Indian Sida
Cordifolia (Sida cordifolia)
Actions:
Circulatory stimulant, vasodilator, aphrodisiac, CNS stimulant.
Common Uses: Sida Cordifolia,
or Country Mallow as it is often referred, is considered
a very valuable herb in Ayurveda. It is popular amongst
Ayurvedic physicians as an antipyretic in febrile and infectious
diseases and also as an aphrodisiac. Sida Cordifolia contains
ephedrine alkaloids common to the Chinese plant Ma-Huang
but in lesser quantities. It is considered a weaker cardiovascular
and nervous system stimulant than Ma-Huang and it contains
other broncodilating properties which are not found in Ma-Huang.
10 to 25 drops twice daily or as needed. Not recommended
if nursing or pregnant.
Suggested
retail:
2oz with dropper - $16
4oz with dropper - $29
8oz w/o dropper - $54
Formulas containing
this herb:
Catuaba
/ Guarana Plus
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