Sida cordifolia - Aid
This species, also known as "khareti" or "bala", is a herbaceous plant with yellow flowers in summer. It is used in traditional Indian medicine as a stimulant and to burn fat.
CAUTION: germination is very slow, averaging 3 to 6 weeks! Soak seeds for 4 to 5 hours in warm water, then allow to dry and sow in a mixture of fine potting soil and sand 1 to 2 mm deep. Scarifying the seeds improves germination. Keep the substrate moist, at a temperature close to 25°, throughout the germination phase.
Sida cordifolia
100 seeds
From 30 to 40 cm
Sida cordifolia contains an alkaloid reputed to burn fat, thus boosting energy. In medicine, this alkaloid also relaxes the respiratory tract.