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Sida cordifolia is in the Malvaceae family and the genus has approximately 150 species, 35 which are endemic to Australia. Pantropic in its distribution, Sida cordifolia is believed to be native to India, where it has been used for hundreds of years to treat bronchial asthma cold & flu, chills, lack of perspiration, nasal congestion, headache, aching joints and bones, coughing & wheezing, and edema.
The stem of Sida cordifolia contains a number of active compounds, including small amounts of an essential oil, and most importantly, 1-2% alkaloids composed mainly of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, with ephedrine ranging from 30-90%, depending on the source. The whole plant has a high mucilage content which is useful for chest complaints.
Care and cultivation Seed can be sown in late autumn/spring/summer. Lightly cover with soil and keep moist until they begin to germinate. Either sow directly into ground or in a pot. Plants have an extremely strong and deep taproot, it can be almost impossible to uproot a young plant!
30 seeds per packet
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