Common Wireweed
Sida acuta
| कुल | Malvaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Bala |
| മലയാളം | കുറുന്തോട്ടി |
| उपयोगी भाग | root |
Common wireweed is a small, upright shrub of the mallow family, now widespread in the tropics, including roadsides and wasteland across India and Kerala. It has narrow, toothed leaves and small yellow flowers, and its tough stems are used to make brooms.
In Kerala it is known as Kurunthotti and is one of the plants used as Bala, a classical Ayurvedic herb. Its root is used in traditional preparations and oils, such as Ksheerabala, for joint comfort. The root is used.
ये लेख आयुर्वेद के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी के लिए हैं, चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं। किसी भी स्वास्थ्य समस्या के लिए योग्य डॉक्टर से मिलें।
