Medicinal Properties And Uses Of Bala (Sida Cordifolia)

Sida Cordifolia

Sida Cordifolia is the scientific name of Bala. The medicinal plant got the name Cordifolia due to the 'heart-shaped’. Bala is a perennial shrub that belongs to the mallow family which is native to India. Bala is used in Ayurveda to prepare various Ayurvedic formulations. Bala founds very effectively in treating various diseases like asthma, bronchitis, cystitis, chronic bowel diseases, fever, male and female infertility, urinary system disorders, and nervous system disorders.

Bala is very effective in pacifying Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. The herb is used for Ayurvedic therapeutics both internally and externally. The roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, and bark of the plant are used for Ayurvedic formula preparation.

Plant Name In Different Languages

Bala can be known in different names in different languages.

English: Sida cordifolia.

Sanskrit: Bala, Baladiya.

Tamil: Chittamuttie.

Hindi: Barial, Kharinta.

Bengali: Berela.

Gujarati: Jangli.

Telugu: Chirubenda.

Malayalam: Katturam.

Oriya: Bajromuli.

Marathi: Bala.

Plant Details

Name of the plant: Bala.

Botanical name: SIda Cordifolia.

Useful parts: Roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, and bark.

Ayurvedic Properties Of Bala

• Rasa

  Madhura ( sweet).

• Guna

  Snigdha ( sticky).

• Virya

  Sheeta ( cold).

• Vipaka

  Madhura( sweet).

Medicinal Properties Of Bala

Bala is rich in a variety of medicinal properties. They are:

• Anti-inflammatory.
• Hypoglycemic.
• Hepatoprotective.
• Antioxidant.
• Astringent.
• Aphrodisiac.
• Rejuvenating.
• Healing.
• Coolant.

Bala is a medicinal plant that is rich in various properties like anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, astringent, aphrodisiac, rejuvenating, healing, and coolant.

Health Benefits Of Bala

Bala contains a variety of medicinal properties that helps to cure various diseases like asthma, bronchitis, cystitis, chronic bowel diseases, fever, male and female infertility, urinary system disorders, and nervous system disorders.

• Treats diabetes

  The hypoglycemic property of Bala helps to lower blood sugar levels positively.

• Prevents fatigue

  According to Ayurveda, aggravation of Kapha dosha is the main reason behind fatigue. Bala helps to pacify Kapha dosha effectively.

• Treats bronchitis

  Bala is rich in anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties. As per Ayurveda, Vata and Kapha doshas are the main reasons for the development of bronchitis. Bala helps to pacify Vata and Kapha dosha and clears the respiratory passages. The herb helps to improve immunity power due to its rejuvenating properties.

• Treats obesity

  Bala helps to decrease overeating tendency and manages the tendency of appetite. Bala is a fine solution for those who have a wish to reduce body weight naturally.

• Treats Rheumatism

  Bala is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieve joint pains and inflammations. .

• Improves liver function

  Bala is rich in antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties that help to prevent liver cell damages due to free radicals.

• Treats piles

  Bala is rich in blood coagulant and astringent properties that help to prevent piles symptoms.

• Treats erectile dysfunction

  The aphrodisiac property in Bala helps to manage erectile dysfunction. Drinking Bala powder with a mix of honey or milk twice a day is very effective to treat these symptoms. .

• Treats fever and cold

  Bala helps to pacify Kapha dosha by expelling mucus from the lungs. Bala powder with a mix of honey or milk twice a day is very effective in increasing immunity power and preventing cold symptoms. Bala with a mix of ginger seems very effective in curing fever symptoms.

• Treats headache

  Bala is rich in Sita( coolant) properties that help to manage headaches that are raised due to various reasons like anger, anxiety, hyperacidity, and indigestion.

• Manages Tridoshas

  Bala is a fine remedy to manage tridoshas like Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Aggravation tridoshas are the main source of various diseases. .

Bala helps to cure diseases like headache, fever, diabetes, infertility, piles, erectile dysfunction, obesity, bronchitis, fatigue, rheumatism, and helps to improve liver function naturally.

Dosage Of Bala

Bala can be administered as powder, juice, capsule, and decoction form.

• Bala powder - 1/2 to 1 tsp.
• Bala juice - 10 to 20ml.
• Decoction - 50 to 100ml.
• Bala capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day.
• Before self-medication, consult your Ayurvedic doctor for better results. .

Side Effects Of Bala

Bala is very safe to consume, however excess dosage of Bala may lead to :

• Anxiety.
• Insomnia.
• High blood pressure.
• Memory loss.
• Lack of appetite.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Nausea or vomiting.

Precautions

Pregnant women and sugar patients should check with your Ayurvedic doctor before starting the usage of Bala for better results.

Conclusion

All the information regarding the Bala plant and its medicinal values was collected from various Ayurvedic resources. Kindly get the advice of your Ayurvedic practitioner before self-medication.

References

• Charaka Samhita.
• Susrutha Samhita. .