Bala, the power of nature, 200 gr

Bala, (Sida cordifolia), is a powerful tonic, rejuvenating (rasayana) herb useful for treating all kinds of vata (air) disorders. The word ‘bala‘ means ‘strength‘. It nourishes, strengthens, stimulates and rejuvenates the heart. Bala is useful in cases of arthritis, to reduce pain and swelling in the joints, especially the knee joints. It helps relieve the symptoms of chronic bronchitis. Pacifies vata and pitta dosha.

Sida cordifolia, commonly known as ‘country mallow‘, is a herb with a long tradition of use in various parts of the world, particularly in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. It has beneficial effects on blood circulation, joints and the nervous system, and strengthens our stamina.

What is Bala?

Sida cordifolia is a perennial herb of the Malvaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, Africa and parts of the Americas. The plant typically grows to 1-1.5 m tall with heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It contains flavonoids, which are plant compounds known for their antioxidant properties. The flavonoids contribute to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It also contains phytosterols, compounds of plant origin with a structure similar to cholesterol. Phytosterols may have a number of health benefits, including potential cholesterol-lowering effects.

General effects of Bala based on Ayurvedic observations

• Immune booster, Improves stamina
• Strengthens the heart
• Nerve tonic, Nourishes the nerves
• Nourishes tissues
• Strengthening, especially for vata disorders
• Rejuvenating (rasayana), slows down the effects of ageing
• Diuretic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic
• Support wound healing
• Supports tissue healing (mainly marrow and nerve tissue) in infectious diseases
• Aphrodisiac, strengthens male reproductive organs, increases potency
• Natural expectorant
• Respiratory stimulant
• Antioxidant
• Adaptogen

Bala is beneficial in the treatment of the following symptoms / diseases

• Strengthening in general weakness, fatigue, and diabetes
• Cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia, irregular pulse, palpitations¹
• Arthritis, especially in the knee joint
• Nerve disorders, nervous exhaustion, sciatica, paralysis and neurosis²
• Structural and neurological disorders in high vata³
• Chronic bronchitis, helps relieve bronchoconstriction, wheezing
• Asthma, dry cough, tuberculosis
• Vata-pitta disorders of the lung⁴
• Muscle weakness, fatigue
• Rheumatism
• Cystitis, stones
• Prostate enlargement of the vata and kapha type
• In the urinary tract in case of high vata, pitta
• Infertility, leucorrhoea (white discharge)

Energetic effects based on Ayurvedic observations

• Rasa – Taste: sweet
• Vipaka – Post digestive effect: sweet
• Virya – Heat effect: cooling
• Dosha impact: Tridosha, helps balance all three doshas, may increase kapha is used in excess

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Our supplier partner in India is a certified organic producer of Ayurvedic products. All our products are 100% vegan, with cellulose capsules and Halal and Kosher certified.

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Scientific research and publications on Bala

There are several scientific studies on the use and benefits of Bala. Studies explore amongst other things its anti-inflammatory and pain reducing effects. Some of these articles (available in English, as they are international publications):

• “Sida cordifolia -an Update on Its Traditional Use, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Importance”, 2022, June, ResearchGate
• “Medicinal properties of Bala (Sida cordifolia linn. and its species), 2015, Oct, International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma research
• “Sida cordifolia (Linn) – An overview”, 2011, April, Journal of applied pharmaceutical science