Sida

Came across this and since it's in the sida family I assume its closely related to sida acuta? Maybe this is why my heart plummets and I cant breath when taking 1 drop of sida, I dnt know if it's safe to take, has anyone tried sida cordifolia? I know some ppl can tolerate sida acuta while some just cant tolerate it. This is very important to me as sida treats all most infections , and I would need to find a substitute for tbrf because sida seems to be the only herb listed.

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Sida Cordifolia
Reviewed on 6/11/2021
Other Name(s):
Abutilon en Épi, Bala, Bariar, Country Mallow, Guimauve, Heartleaf, Herbe de Douze Heures, Indian Chikana, Khareti, Malva Blanca, Malva-Branca, Malva-Branca-Sedosa, Mauve Blanc, Mauve du Pays, Silky White Mallow, Vatya, White Mallow.

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Overview
Sida cordifolia is a plant. The seeds and root are used to make medicine.

Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, which is an amphetamine-like stimulant that can cause harmful side effects. Since April 2004 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned ephedra, Sida cordifolia, and other products that contain ephedrine.

Despite serious safety concerns, Sida cordifolia is used to treat bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, colds, flu, swine flu, chills, lack of perspiration, headaches, nasal congestion, cough and wheezing, urinary infections, sore mouth, and fluid retention. It is also used for heart disease, stroke, facial paralysis, tissue pain and swelling (inflammation), sciatic nerve pain, insanity, nerve pain, nerve inflammation, ongoing achy joints (chronic rheumatism), and unwanted weight loss.

Some people use Sida cordifolia as a stimulant, painkiller, and tonic; and to increase urine production and raise sexual arousal. It is also used before and after cancer chemotherapy to speed recovery from the treatment.

In herbal combinations, Sida cordifolia is used for weight loss, erectile dysfunction (ED), sinus problems, allergy, throat diseases, asthma, and bronchitis. These combinations are also used to burn fat, increase energy, and promote strong bones.

In combination with ginger, Sida cordifolia root is used for the type of fever that comes and goes.

In combination with milk and sugar, Sida cordifolia root is used for urinary urgency and vaginal discharges.

Sida cordifolia is applied directly to the skin for numbness, nerve pain, muscle cramps, skin disorders, tumors, joint diseases, wounds, ulcers, scorpion sting, snakebite, and as a massage oil.

How does it work?
Sida cordifolia plant contains ephedrine, which is an amphetamine-like stimulant. It is unknown how Sida cordifolia might work for other medicinal uses.

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Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
Weight loss.
Fatigue.
Erectile dysfunction (ED).
Asthma and bronchitis.
Cold.
Flu.
Chills.
Lack of perspiration.
Headache.
Nasal congestion.
Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Sida cordifolia for these uses.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).

Side Effects
Sida cordifolia is LIKELY UNSAFE for any use. Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Sida cordifolia is banned in the US due to safety concerns. Another herb that contains ephedrine called ephedra is linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks, muscle disorders, seizures, strokes, irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, and death. Sida cordifolia might also cause these side effects.

Sida cordifolia might also cause dizziness, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, headache, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, flushing, tingling, difficulty urinating, and pounding heartbeat.

Do not use Sida cordifolia with other stimulants such as caffeine. This might increase the chance of having side effects, including life-threatening ones. Sources of caffeine include coffee, tea, kola nut, guarana, and mate.