Is Sida cordifolia illegal?
Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, which is an amphetamine-like stimulant that can cause harmful side effects. Since april 2004, the us fda has banned the sale of ephedra, sida cordifolia, and other products that contain ephedrine. Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, which is an amphetamine-like stimulant. Despite serious safety concerns, people use sida cordifolia for asthma, allergies, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, common cold, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.