Lodhra (lodh tree)

Symplocos racemosa

Ayurveda

Photo credit: Vinayaraj

Safety information

Toxicity: Low at studied doses; astringent.

Contraindications: Pregnancy (uterine/hormonal traditional use — caution); constipation (astringent).

Interactions: Possible additive with hormone-active agents; tannins may reduce co-administered drug/iron absorption.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Pregnancy: uterine/hormonal traditional use — caution.

Evidence level

Preclinical

Supported by laboratory or animal studies; not yet confirmed in humans.

Preparations

decoction · stem bark

Part used: stem bark

Evidence:Preclinical

in gynecological formulas (Lodhrasava) · stem bark

Part used: stem bark

Evidence:Preclinical

powder · stem bark

Part used: stem bark

Traditional use: menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, wounds, bleeding gums

Proposed mechanism: alkaloids (loturine, colloturine), flavonoids, triterpenes — astringent/styptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, possibly estrogen-modulating

Evidence:Preclinical

douche/paste · stem bark

Part used: stem bark

Traditional use: gynecological

Evidence:Preclinical

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Associated conditions

bleeding gums leucorrhoea Heavy menstrual bleeding Wounds / cuts

Nutritional notes

Not a food source.

Healing traditions

Ayurveda

Sources (1)

Acharya 2016, J Ethnopharmacol (PMID 26851499)

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