Kurumthotti Unakkiyatu | കുറുന്തോട്ടി ഉണക്കിയത്-100 gm | Dried Country mallow | Sida Cordifolia | Bala

Kurunthotti or Sida is an annual herb or shrub with yellow flowers and leaves with distinct shapes. Know by the name Bala in Sanskrit, it is quite useful in Ayurveda and traditional medicines. It is common all across Kerala, especially the central districts like Kottayam and Idukki.

• As an effective cure for problems related to arthritis and rheumatism[1], Kurunthotti is the main ingredient in several Ayurvedic medicines like Dhanwantaram, Balataila, and Balarishtam.
• Traditionally, it has been used since early times to prepare herbal shampoos (thaali) to treat hair problems and to promote the growth of healthy hair and maintain color.

Common names:

English: Sida
Malayalam: Kurunthotti
Tamil: Mayirmanikkam
Hindi: Bariyar
Sanskrit: Bala, Vatyalah