Sida Cordifolia / Bala Herb Cut

Description

Sida cordifolia, also known as flannel weed, bala, country mallow or heart-leaf sida, is a perennial subshrub of the mallow family Malvaceae native to India. It has naturalised throughout the world, and is considered an invasive weed in Africa, Australia, the southern United States, Hawaiian Islands, New Guinea, and French Polynesia. The specific name, cordifolia, refers to the heart-shaped leaf.

Sida cordifolia is an perennial that reaches 50 to 200 cm tall, with the entire plant covered with soft white felt-like hair that is responsible for one of its common names, “flannel weed”.

Sida cordifolia is used in Ayurvedic medicine (Sanskrit:-BALA) and Brazilian folk medicine.

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.

Packaging

This product is packaged in protective foil bags. These keep the contents fresh and protected from moisture and light. Look out for the QR code on the label - you can scan this with your smartphone to download the Certificate of Analysis document for this product.

Cut Herbs

Cut herbs are herbs which have been harvested and then cut into smaller pieces, suitable for further processing. Cut herbs like Sida Cordifolia / Bala Herb Cut can be used to produce tinctures or fluid extracts. They can also be used in herbal teas and infusions.