Sida rhombifolia

Common name Rhombus leaved sida
Botanical Name Sida rhombifolia Linn.
Vernacular name English- Country Mallow
Hindi- Pitabala
Gujarati- Mahabala
Sanskrit- Atibala
Family Malvaceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Root
Chemical Constituents Alkaloids- Vasicinone and Vasicine
Therapeutic uses It is used to treat rheumatism, asthma, cough, nasal congestion, nerve pain and nerve inflammation. It is also used in facial paralysis, stroke, heart attack.

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