Arivalmanai poondu

Arivalmanai poondu

COMMON NAME: Country mallow

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sida cordifolia

FAMILY: Malvaceae

SOIL: Prefer to grow in sandy soil

PLANT HEIGHT: 18 to 24 inches

FLOWER: Flower are dark yellow and dark orange which are blooms late spring/ early summer

PROPAGATION: The propagation is through the dispersal and germination of seeds.

  • Respiratory tract infections, Relief from pain, Treatment for weight loss, Good for cancer patients, Allergy treatment, Disease of the throat, Help for urinary infections, Treat erectile dysfunction.
  • Drink the infusion of the leaves twice a day for best relief.
  • The infusion of the leaves and roots early in the morning on an empty stomach, and you will stop losing weight.
  • It delays the onset of the allergy and helps cure the symptoms through constant application.
  • Plant extract proves beneficial for speeding up the treatment of cancer patients.
  • This will help improve the health of the patient by acting on the nerves and making it healthy.
  • Plant is used in curing asthma by applying paste made with whole plant, pepper and garlic over the body.
  • Country mallow exhibits Anti-inflammatory properties. This property is beneficial in treating Arthritis and Joint Pain.
  • It is effective in curing Inflammation of the Eyes.
  • It calms the nervous system and provides relief from anxiety.
  • It improves the functioning of the nervous system by increasing Blood Circulation.
  • Country mallow oil is used to massage persons suffering from paralysis, cervical spondylosis, and facial paralysis.
  • Decoction of its root is highly beneficial for tuberculosis, especially when taken with ghee and honey.