Lodhra

Also Known As : Symplocos Racemosa

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Vegetarian

Description

Lodhra is an ayurvedic herb of an evergreen medium sized tree. Though it contains about 300 species distributed in Asia and the Americas, but it is considered to be the only genus in family Symplocaceae. It has circular or oval shaped leaves, 3 to 4 inches in length. It has white or yellow coloured, small sized flowers, mostly found in clusters. The fruit of the plant is 1.5 inches long, leathery, purple blackish in color with 1 to 3 seeds in it. Its bark is light brown in color. The plant is found in Manipur, Burma, Nagpur, Assam and Pegu regions of India.

Health benefits

Lodhra help to maintain the ratio of estrogen and progesterone in the female body, preventing menstrual irregularity.⁽¹⁾
It has anti-androgenic effect, prevents ovarian cell dysfunction in PCOS and also improved fertility.⁽¹⁾
It can help to cure blemishes, black and whiteheads, being an astringent. It can also help to dry up acne quickly.⁽¹⁾
It can help to alleviate conjunctivitis(eye disorders). -Its antibacterial properties help to cure oral problem.⁽¹⁾
Lodhra has anti-ulcer properties that protect against ulcers. -It lowers the PH of the body which improves the inflammation process leading to the increased wound healing process. ⁽¹⁾
It helps to thicken blood to stop haemorrhaging (bleeding).⁽¹⁾
It is helpful in reducing inflammation and heaviness in the body.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Lodhra is generally available as a supplement in capsules or powder form.

Note

Lodhra can affect female hormones as it decreases testosterone and cholesterol levels and increases progesterone and estrogen levels. It has anti-androgen effect and reduces male sex hormones like testosterone, thus not suitable for males. It may also cause abdominal heaviness, nausea and constipation if consumed empty stomach.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/lodhra-benefits-and-side-effects

(2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/lodhra-benefits-and-side-effects

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