Sida Cordifolia

What is Sida Cordifolia?
Sida cordifolia is an herbal supplement containing ephedrine which can aid in fat loss, commonly used by bodybuilders and athletes for superior performance and leaner bodies. It is currently and most commonly being manufactured in tablets that also contain caffiene. Its effects on the body are almost identical to the effects of Ma Huang, another very popular, yet controversial ephedra extract. Like its relatives (Ma Huang, Pseudoephedrine), it is also effective as an anti-asthmatic treatment. It is considered as diaphoretic, diuretic, and central nervous system stimulating. The Sida Cordifolia plant is native to India and contains approximately 1% of the alkaloid that is known as ephedrine.

What Are The Benefits of Sida Cordifolia?
Rapid fat loss and appetite suppression are the main benefits of this particular herb. Due to the nervous stimulation associated with the ephedrine content, one may find that they experience greaty energy levels, focus and concentration, alongside a good strength gain.

More About Sida Cordifolia
Sida Cordifolia has been used in India for over 2,000 years to treat bronchial asthma cold & flu, chills, lack of perspiration, headache, nasal congestion, aching joints and bones, cough & wheezing, and edema. In Western terms, Sida Cordifolia is considered to have diaphoretic, diuretic, central nervous system stimulating and anti-asthmatic properties.

Sida Cordifolia is an extract of the Sida cordifolia plant containing 0.8% to 1.2% of the alkaloid ephedrine. It is considered to be one of the most valuable drugs in Ayurveda. It was used by Ayurveda physicians as an antipyretic in febrile and infectious diseases, and also as an aphrodisiac.

Usage Indications
Typically Sida Cordifolia is stacked alongside a form or caffeine and aspirin for maximum results. Best results are seen with 100 - 200mg of this herb per dose, at around two to three doses per day.

Side effects and ContraIndications:
The continuous use of products with ephedrine can bear a series of risks to health. Its effects, similar to those of the amphetamines, can be more counteractive when ephedrine is taken in combination with other stimulants, especially with the caffeine. One has to keep in mind that many products considered as natural medicines either to diminish weight, or for the treatment of breathing ailments, contain this component. By not being aware of its presence, or when ignoring its contraindications, a prolonged use, specially combined with other stimulants, can be harmful. On the other hand, we don't have to forget that the mentioned alkaloid needs every time higher doses to achieve the same objectives. For these reasons many states of United States have prohibited the use of the ephedrine in the dietary complements.

This is particularly relevant to the chemical Ephedrine, and use of a herbal equivalent such as Sida Cordifolia actually greatly reduces these risks, although, one should be particularly careful if they are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.