Bala Powder (Sida cordifolia)

English Name: Country mallow
 
Sanskrit Name: Bala (Meaning "strength" or "power" i.e. the herb that pacifies the destructive aggravated Vata and increases the strength of the body). Also known as Vatyalika or Kharayashtika
 
Botanical Name: Sida cordifolia - Malvaceae
 
Plant Part Used: Seeds

Bio energetics:
Rasa (Taste)- Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Characteristics)- Laghu (Light); Snigdha (Unctuous); Pichchhila (Slimy)
Veerya (Potency)- Sheeta (Cool and calm)
Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Madhura (Sweet)
 
Effect on Tridosha (Three biological humors):
Bala pacifies Vata and Pitta i.e. it is useful in management of all diseases originating from aggravated Vata / Pitta or both. It is especially useful in management of nervous system disorders which are considered to be of Vata origin.
 
Ayurvedic Actions:
Balya- Bala increases strength of the body
Bruhamniya- Increases bulk of body
Praja sthapana- Bala has great role as quality enhancer of sperm and ovum so that a good progeny is there
Kanti krit- Bala improves complexion and looks of the face
Grahi- Bala improves digestion and assimilation so that the person passes stool with normal consistency
Vrushya- Bala increases sexual desire
 
Suggested Dosage: Powder 3-5g daily