Mucuna gigantea vs Sida Cordifolia Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mucuna gigantea

Nervine

Sida cordifolia

Nervine

Mucuna gigantea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sida Cordifolia Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pacific and tropical Asian velvet bean relative; similar L-DOPA content to M. pruriens; used in folk medicine.

Tropical mallow used extensively in Ayurveda as a rejuvenating tonic for nervous system, musculoskeletal, and energy conditions.

Active Compounds

L-DOPA, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids

ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, mucilage, saponins

Traditional Uses

Parkinson's (folk), nerve weakness, sexual weakness

Bala root tonic in Ayurvedic medicine, treatment of nerve and muscle weakness, rheumatism and joint pain remedy

Modern Uses

L-DOPA source, nerve tonic, adaptogenic

nervine tonic, anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic

Adult Dosage

5-10g seed powder 2x/day

500mg root extract or 3-6g dried herb

Contraindications

psychiatric medications, MAOIs, cardiac conditions, pregnancy

heart conditions, hypertension, anxiety, insomnia, pregnancy

Side Effects

nausea, drug interactions, hallucinations in excess

elevated blood pressure, insomnia, palpitations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E