Abstract

SIDA CORDIFOLIA- A SYSTEMIC REVIEW

Mohd. Imran, Anil Kumar Sharma and Sanchit Sharma*

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Abstract

Sida cordifolia or Bala is a well-known constituent of Ayurvedic herbal medicine in many countries including India. Various parts of the herb have been used as hypoglycaemic, diuretic, analgesic, antirheumatic, antiviral, antipyretic, laxative, antiasthmatic, hepatoprotective, and anticongestant. It has also shown benefits for the management of Parkinson's disease. To assess this conventional plant from a contemporary standpoint, the present review covers taxonomy, distribution pattern, chemical contents, and pharmacological investigations of constituents, herbal usages, toxicity, and side effects. The chemical constituents present in the herb include fatty acids, flavonoids, sterols, alkaloids, and phytoecdysteroids which make it a potential candidate in modern medicine. This review also examines the contradicting factors of ephedrine and addresses the alleged efficacy of S. Cordifolia along with the interactions with other medications based on the existing research.

Keywords: Sida cordifolia, Bala, pharmacology, Malvaceae, Ayurveda.