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About Lodhra

Botanical name – Symplocos racemosa
Family name – Symplocaceae
English name – Lodh Tree, Lodhra
Common name – Lodhra
Synonyms – Savara Lodhra, Tilva, Tirita, Savara, Galava, Pattika Lodhra, Sthulavalkala, Jeernapatra.
Habit Perennial – tree

Useful Parts – Bark, roots

Lodhra

Health Aids

Bleeding Disorders

Bleeding Disorders

It helps in halting nosebleeds and controls abnormal uterine bleeding (menorrhagia, metrorrhagia). It reduces leucorrhoeal (whitish) discharges from the vagina.

Skin Health

Skin Health

Cures acnes, boils, inflammation. Improves complexion and detoxifies the skin.
Digestive Health

Digestive Health

Relieves diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding piles.
Women’s Health

Women’s Health

Used during pregnancy to manage excessive fetal movements (7-8 months).

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa (Taste): Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna (Qualities): Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya (Potency): Shita (Cold)

Vipaka (Post-Digestion Effect): Katu (Pungent)

Doshakarma: Kapha-Pitta Shamak

(Balances Kapha & Pitta)

Traditional Uses & Home Remedies

Skin Disorders

Used for acne, boils with burning sensation,
Paste applied for inflammation.

Powder (1 gm) with Mishri for heavy flow.

A decoction is used as a mouthwash for gingivitis.
For bleeding gums, made into a paste and applied.

It relieves excessive fetal movement.

Scientific Research

  • The antidiarrheal and anti-inflammatory activities are clearly shown.
  • Has been clinically proven to have wound healing properties.