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Botanical Name: Sida rhombifolia Linn
Family: Malvaceae
English Name: Arrowleaf Sida / Indian Ephedra substitute / Country Mallow
Malayalam Name: Cheru-thuthi
Hindi Name: Mahābalā
Thuththi (Sida rhombifolia) is a perennial undershrub, 50–150 cm tall, with woody stems and yellow flowers. The plant is commonly found in wastelands, roadsides, and open fields. In Ayurveda, it belongs to the Bala group and is considered a Rasayana (rejuvenative), Balya (strengthening), and Vrishya (aphrodisiac) drug. It is widely used for improving strength, treating respiratory disorders, bleeding conditions, and urinary diseases.In Ayurveda, Kakṣī is identified with Cassia absus (syn. Chaksu or Jasmeejaz), a medicinal plant primarily valued for its benefits in eye and respiratory disorders. The seeds are traditionally used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, eye redness, and other inflammatory eye conditions, hence it is also called Chaksu (meaning “beneficial for the eyes”). Apart from ocular use, Kakṣī is known for its expectorant and antimicrobial actions, making it useful in cough, asthma, and throat infections. With its bitter and astringent taste, it helps pacify Kapha and Pitta doshas, supporting both vision and respiratory health.
Whole plant, root, leaves, seeds
1. Fever & Pain Relief: Sida rhombifolia is known as a febrifuge to reduce fever and acts as an analgesic to relieve pain. 2. Respiratory Health: It is traditionally used to address respiratory problems like coughs, colds, and asthma, helping to clear mucus and ease breathing. 3. Gastrointestinal Health: The plant has mild laxative properties and is used to treat diarrhea, indigestion, and other digestive issues. 4. Skin and Wound Healing: Crushed leaves or pastes are applied topically to promote wound healing, treat skin diseases, and manage conditions like chickenpox. 5. Diuretic Effects: It is known for its diuretic properties, which can be beneficial for edema and urinary tract infections. 6. Liver and Kidney Health: The plant's extracts are used to treat liver and kidney disorders and have shown potential in animal models for managing nephrotoxicity. 7. Anti-diabetic Properties: Some traditional practices use Sida rhombifolia to help manage diabetes, though more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
Balya, Rasayana, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antipyretic, expectorant, diuretic, wound-healing, aphrodisiac, hemostatic.
Rasa: Madhura, Kashaya
Guna: Laghu, Snigdha, Mridu
Virya: Sita
Vipaka: Madhura
Dosha Karma: Vatapitta shamaka
