Sida is a traditional Ayurvedic herb known as Bala used as an adaptogen and nervous system tonic for energy and strength.
Similar to the tough disturbed grounds it grows in and strong & stiff root system it develops; this herb is for resiliency and strength. It stimulates the circulation, central nervous system and dilates the lungs to improve blood flow and oxygen intake if there is any restricted breathing like in a flu or asthma. It helps boost motivation and energy in post viral fatigue recovery and is antiviral itself.
The whole plant is used medicinally and has small quantities of ephedrine similar to ephedra but not as strong.
Safety: Sida should not be used during pregnancy or for trying to conceive. Warning for stimulation due to the constituents
Please consult your health practitioner and take the time time to do your own research before consuming and plant preparation. Ensure there are no interactions, if you are currently taking medication.
Alcohol extracts are far superior to any other method of extraction. It extracts the most amount of the chemicals compared to any other solvent. It helps the medicine to also diffuse quickly into the bloodstream.
Alcohol is warming and medicine unto itself. To add, it also can esterify vitamins, oils and other medicinal chemicals making them more bioavailable and water soluble.
To be really specific: the amount of alcohol in tinctures is incredibly tiny. Less than you will get from eating a few pieces of bread.
If you are taking 20 drops of a 60 percent alcohol tincture every hour for an acute condition, you will get less than 2ml of alcohol over the course of a day.
If you are taking a general dose of 20 drops three times daily, this is less alcohol than you will get from eating two slices of bread.
If alcohol is a serious problem for you, then consider alternative extracts.
Please store in a cool dark place, out of sunlight, heat & air exposure.
This product has not been evaluated by the TGA for safe internal use. It is sold as a raw botanical product for ethnobotanical research purposes only.
Sida Tincture || Sida spp.
Latin name: Sida acuta
Common name: Sida
Family: Malvaceae
Ingredients: Sida 1:5, Ethanol, Glycerin, Spring Water
Origin: Wyld harvested locally. Lovingly made Nimbin
Size: 50mL