Sida Acuta Tincture (1:4)

Sida Acuta tincture – made from ground leaves

What is Sida Acuta?

The delicate medicinal plant with its mallow-like five-petaled flowers originates from Mexico and Central America. Today, however, Sida acuta can also be found in many other parts of the world. Because of its remarkable ability to spread via its spiny seeds, some people consider it an invasive weed. This may also be due to its strong, deep-reaching roots that can hardly be removed by hand. The stems of the plant, which can grow up to two meters tall, become woody and extremely hard over time, making them difficult to break. Once Sida acuta has established itself in one location, it tends to remain there – even under harsh conditions such as prolonged drought, torrential rains, grazing animals, and even lawnmowers.

Sida acuta prefers ecosystems with clay, desert, or humus soils. It is most commonly found in pastures, cultivated fields, and along roadsides.

We care deeply about the health of people and the environment. That’s why we use only raw materials that meet our high standards for quality and sustainability. For our Sida acuta products, we exclusively use ground leaves from ecologically responsible cultivation.

Sida Acuta in TCM and Ayurveda

Traditional Chinese Medicine mainly uses Sida acuta to dispel heat from the body and stabilize internal moisture balance. Experienced doctors and practitioners prescribe the plant for systemic imbalances accompanied by pain and inflammation. In TCM, Sida acuta is primarily used to harmonize the respiratory and excretory organs as well as the stomach and liver. Interestingly, in Far Eastern tradition, Sida acuta is also considered a highly effective remedy for persistent low moods.

In Ayurvedic teaching, Sida acuta has been one of the most important medicinal plants for over 5,000 years and is successfully used for a wide variety of conditions. In Ayurveda, its sweating and cleansing properties are especially valued. Indian healers believe that Sida acuta can effectively ward off all intruders. Therefore, the plant is prescribed for intestinal problems, chronic respiratory difficulties, aching joints, swellings, chronic rhinitis, as well as vaginal issues, eye problems, headaches, and chronic cough.

In addition to unusual compounds such as cryptolepine, ecdysterone, stigmasterol, and many others, Sida acuta also has an astonishingly high protein content of up to 25%. Proteins are essential for the human organism, as the body builds all cells from them.

Sida Acuta Tincture without questionable additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial coloring, no flavoring, no added sugars, no lactose, no gluten.

Ingredients

Additionally, traces of acetic acid from organic apple vinegar (less than 1%) and pure water are present.

Recommended Use

The intended long-term daily dose is 250 drops (approx. 7.6 ml) per day, ideally divided into five servings of about 50 drops each. Initially, begin with a total of 165 drops (approx. 5 ml) per day – or five times 33 drops – and then gradually increase over several days to the long-term daily dose. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops.

Notes

Dietary supplements are generally not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, in a dry place, and always out of reach of children. The recommended daily intake indicated here should generally not be exceeded.

The tincture is naturally cloudy and should be shaken before use.

Important: Contains 50% alcohol by volume. – This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for those trying to conceive! If you are taking diabetes medication, ephedrine-containing drugs, or psychotropic medications, please consult a trusted doctor before beginning intake. In general, intake should not exceed 2 consecutive months; afterwards, a one-month break before continued use is advisable.