Lodhra, an ancient healing herb in the Ayurveda, bears the botanical name Symplocos cochinchinensis, belonging to the Symplocaceae family.
While the entire plant proves useful, it is the stem and bark that holds the most significance in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicines.
Lodhra, known as a ‘Divyaushadhi’ or “divine herb” in Sanskrit, serves as a magical remedy for gynecological problems, liver anomalies, blood diseases, dysentery, inflammation, gum diseases, eye diseases and various ulcers. In Sanskrit, “ Lodhra” means “that which makes the body firmer and stronger.”
Habitat
The plant typically grows to a height of 6 meters, primarily found in the northeastern hilly areas of the Indian subcontinent (Nagpur, Manipur), Burma, and distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, America, and Malaysia.
Phytochemistry
Symposide, loturine, colloturine loturidine
Nutritional Prowess
Supports female reproductive health and address issues like irregular menstruation.
Alleviates inflammation, useful for conditions like arthritis.
Addresses conditions like excessive bleeding and uterine fibroids.
Applied topically for its wound-healing properties.
Supports healthy digestion and relieves gastrointestinal discomfort.
Helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Used in conditions like cough and asthma.
Traditionally used to alleviate symptoms of dysentery.
Applied topically for conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Contains properties that may help combat infections.
Dermatological Perks
An aggravation of the Pitta doshas may lead to various skin infections, eczema, acne, and poor complexion.
Lodhra, the best pithahara drug, can cure almost all pitha-related skin problems.
Sanctified with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, Ayurveda acknowledges lodhra as a one-step remedy for various skin conditions.
Due to its blood-purifying properties, it helps in treating skin infections. It protects the skin from oxidative radical damage caused by harmful UVA and UVB rays, reducing the risk of signs of aging.
Beneficial for treating allergic conditions like acne, pimples, zits, psoriasis, scabies, and eczema.
Protects skin cells against damage caused by free radicals, preventing wrinkles, and used in anti-wrinkle creams.
As an astringent, it clears the face of blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads.
Follicular Fortification
In haircare, lodhra powder strengthens hair, reduces hair fall, and promotes hair growth. It nourishes and protects the scalp and hair, leaving them silky and smooth.
