Country Mallow Powder / Kurunthotti

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Sida L.

Species: Sida cordifolia L.

Scientific Name: Sida Cordifolia

Country Mallow is a perennial plant that grows up to 120-150 cm in height. This plant is botanically known as Sida Cordifolia. The native of this plant is India, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. This plant has various medicinal properties, so it is used in Ayurveda to treat various health problems.

In Ayurveda, this herbal plant is used as a rejuvenation to treat muscle tissue and muscular systems. It is also used to treat weight loss, sinus problems, allergies, asthma, and strengthen weak bones.

Health Benefits

• Country mallow is a great remedy for sciatica pain, nerve pain, and nerve inflammation.
• The extract of this herb has anti-cancer properties, so it helps the patients to speed up the cancer treatment.
• It is the best medicine for people who are suffering from allergies.
• It is also one of the best medicines for urinary infections. Applying the paste of these leaves on the infected area provides better relief from the infection.
• This herb also has a good amount of antioxidants that help to fight against free radicals and provide better relief from inflammation.