Sida Acuta Whole Plant Powder
Vernacular names : Common Wireweed, Morning mallow, Common Fanpetals
Bengali: kureta/berela
Hindi: Baraira kareta/kharenti
Odia (Oriya): siobala, Sunakhodika
Gujrati: bala/jangli menthi
Marathi: chikana, चिकना
Malayalam: malatanni, Shiruparuva
Tamil: malaidangi, அரிவாள்மனைப் பூண்டு Arivaḷmanaip puṇṭu, Palambasi
Telugu: nelabenda, Muttavapulagamu
Kannada: vishakaddi, ಭೀಮನಕಡ್ಡಿ Bheemana kaddi, ವಿಷಕಡ್ಡಿ
Sinhala: gasbevila
Burmese: katsayna
Nepali: बलु झार Balu Jhaar, कुरो Kuro, सानो चिल्या Saano Chilya
Mizo: Khingkhih
Sida Acuta , also known as Bala in Ayurveda, has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for many centuries. In Ayurveda, Sida Acuta is considered to have a heating, rejuvenating, and strengthening effect on the body. It is often used to balance the Vata and Pitta doshas, which are two of the three main constitutional types in Ayurveda.
Some common uses of Sida Acuta in Ayurvedic medicine include:
- Joint pain and stiffness: Sida Acuta is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help relieve joint pain and stiffness. It is often used in combination with other herbs such as ginger and turmeric to enhance its effectiveness.
- Immune system support: Sida Acuta is considered to have immune-boosting properties in Ayurveda. It is often used to support the body's natural defenses against infections and other illnesses.
- Respiratory health: Sida Acuta is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support respiratory health. It is believed to help clear mucus and phlegm from the lungs and airways, making it useful for conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.
- Digestive health: Sida Acuta is believed to have digestive benefits in Ayurveda. It is often used to stimulate the appetite, aid digestion, and relieve constipation.
- Stress and anxiety: Sida Acuta is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and body in Ayurveda. It is often used to help relieve stress and anxiety and promote relaxation.
Sida Acuta benefits
Sida Acuta is a plant species that has been used in various parts of the world for medicinal purposes.
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Some potential benefits of Sida Acuta may include:
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Sida Acuta contains compounds that may help reduce inflammation in the body. This can be beneficial for conditions such as arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.
- Antioxidant properties: Sida Acuta contains antioxidants that may help protect the body against damage from free radicals, which can cause oxidative stress and contribute to the development of chronic diseases.
- Immune system support: Sida Acuta has been traditionally used to support the immune system, and some research suggests that it may help stimulate the production of white blood cells, which play a crucial role in fighting infections.
- Digestive health: Sida Acuta has been traditionally used to treat digestive issues such as diarrhea, constipation, and dysentery. Some research suggests that it may help regulate intestinal function and promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
- Respiratory health: Sida Acuta has been traditionally used to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis and asthma. Some research suggests that it may help reduce inflammation in the lungs and improve breathing.
Some remedies of Sida Acuta include:
- Infusion or tea: A tea or infusion can be made by boiling Sida Acuta whole plant powder in water. This can be consumed to treat digestive issues, respiratory infections, and to improve immune system function.
- Powder: The dried leaves of Sida Acuta can be powdered and consumed with water to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and other digestive issues.
- Poultice: A poultice can be made by crushing fresh Sida Acuta leaves and applying them to the skin to reduce inflammation, joint pain, and swelling.
- Oil: Sida Acuta oil can be made by infusing the leaves in a carrier oil such as coconut or sesame oil. This oil can be applied topically to reduce inflammation, pain, and swelling.
Here are some examples of the folk usage of Sida Acuta:
- Africa: In many African countries, Sida Acuta is used to treat a variety of ailments, including malaria, fever, cough, and diarrhea. The leaves and roots of the plant are often boiled and consumed as a tea or infusion.
- India: In Ayurvedic medicine, Sida Acuta is used to treat joint pain, digestive issues, and respiratory infections, and to improve immune system function. The plant is often consumed as a tea or decoction, or applied topically as a poultice or oil.
- China: In traditional Chinese medicine, Sida Acuta is used to treat sore throat, cough, and fever. The plant is often combined with other herbs to enhance its effects.
- South America: In South America, Sida Acuta is used to treat fever, headache, and respiratory infections. The leaves and roots of the plant are often consumed as a tea or infusion.
- Caribbean: In the Caribbean, Sida Acuta is used to treat stomach ache, diarrhea, and other digestive issues. The plant is often consumed as a tea or infusion.
Some of the phytochemicals found in Sida Acuta include:
- Alkaloids: Sida Acuta contains alkaloids such as ephedrine and vasicine, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties.
- Flavonoids: Sida Acuta contains flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Triterpenoids: Sida Acuta contains triterpenoids such as lupeol and betulin, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Saponins: Sida Acuta contains saponins such as sidaoside and acutoside, which have been shown to have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Phenolic compounds: Sida Acuta contains phenolic compounds such as caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
These phytochemicals may contribute to the potential health benefits of Sida Acuta, including its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune system-boosting properties.
Here are some recipes for Sida Acuta:
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Ingredients:
1-2 teaspoons of dried Sida Acuta whole plant powder.
1 cup of water.
Instructions:
Add water and the dried Sida Acuta whole plant powder in a teapot.
Boil it for 4-5 minutes in slow flame, sieve and Enjoy your Sida Acuta tea.
Intaking of (soaked) cold or hot herbal teas Early morning with an empty stomach gives the expected results
(Sida Acuta) Bala Thambuli }
Bala Thambuli is a traditional Ayurvedic recipe made with Sida Acuta.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons full of Sida Acuta whole plant powder.
1 cup fresh grated coconut/coconut milk.
2-3 green chilies.
1/2 tsp cumin seeds.
1/2 tsp grated ginger.
1/2 cup fresh curd.
Salt as required.
Water as required.
1 tsp cooking oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds.
A few curry leaves.
Method
In a mixer grinder, add 2 teaspoon full of the Sida Acuta whole plant powder, grated coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, grated ginger, and salt. Grind everything together until it becomes a smooth paste.
Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl and add the fresh curd. Mix everything together.
Add some water if the mixture is too thick, and adjust salt to taste.
Heat the cooking oil in a small pan, and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once the mustard seeds start spluttering, pour the seasoning over the thambuli and mix everything together.
Serve the Bala Thambuli as a curry with rice or as a refreshing cool drink.
Bala Thambuli is known for its cooling and soothing effects on the body, and is often consumed during hot summer months to help with hydration and digestion.
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Sida Acuta oil
Sida Acuta oil is made by infusing the Sida Acuta whole plant powder in oil, with coconut or sesame oil.
Recipe to make your own Sida Acuta oil at home:
Ingredients:
2 teaspoon of Sida Acuta whole plant powder
2 cups of carrier oil (coconut or sesame oil)
Half a cup of water
Instructions:
Soak Sida Acuta whole plant powder in half a cup of water for about an hour.
Mix this soaked mixer with a carrier oil and boil it in a slow flame till the water gets evaporated from the oil
Sieve and store it in an air-tight clean and dry bottle.
Store the Sida Acuta oil in a cool, dark place.
Sida Acuta oil can be used for joint pain, muscle soreness, and skin inflammation. It can also be used in Ayurvedic massage or as a hair oil to promote healthy hair growth.
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