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THE AYURVEDIC INGREDIENT GUIDE

Bala

From familiar kitchen botanicals to lesser-known roots and fruits, get to know the ingredients behind the tradition.

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LESSER-KNOWN BOTANICAL

Bala

Sida cordifolia

Root extracts have been studied for antioxidant properties in animals.

Bala root extracts have been studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in animal experiments.

Laboratory evidence
Find in 1 preparationDard Haran Oil ↗

Each 100 ml contains.A botanical or aromatic component of the gentle-massage blend.
Part of the external massage blend in Dard Haran Oil. The botanicals and aromatic materials complement the carrier oils during application. Massage gently and follow the directions on your pack.

Sources & photo creditPrimary animal study: antiperoxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of Sida cordifolia ↗IMPPAT: Sida cordifolia identity and constituents ↗

Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 3.0

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