Lodhra — Symplocos Tree

Ayurvedic herb Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) — Symplocos Tree. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

Ayurvedic Herbs A–Z 1 min read

Beneficial in gynecological issues, acne, and bleeding disorders.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Kashaya	Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
Guna	Laghu, Ruksha	Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
Virya	Sheeta	Sheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
Vipaka	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
Prabhava	Raktaprasadana, Yonishodhana	Raktaprasadana — blood tonic; Yonishodhana — uterine/vaginal cleanser

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Lodhra is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Rodhra, Tilvaka, Shabara, Tirita

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Lodhra are: twak.

Main Indications

Lodhra is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Pradara, Raktapitta, Atisara, Netraroga, Shotha.

Dosha Effects

Lodhra pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

It may aggravate Vata when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Lodhra is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kaṣ¡ya

Guna (Quality)Laghu

Virya (Potency)śita

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu

Karma (Action)Kaphapittanut, Gr¡hi, Cakṣuṣya

Dose3-5 g of the drug in powder form

Therapeutic Uses: Raktapitta, Atis¡ra, śotha, Pradara, Netraroga

Important Formulations: Rodhr¡sava (Lodhr¡sava ), Puṣy¡nuga Cūrḍa, Brhat Ga

Botanical Name: Symplocos racemosa Roxb. (Symplocaceae)

Part Used: St.Bk.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
bark	Abortifacient agents	MESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Abortion, spontaneous	MESH:D000022,UMLS:C0000786, SYMP:0000199, ICD-11:JA00.0	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Antifibrinolytic agents	MESH:D000933,UMLS:C0003304, ICD-11:XM0UH4	ISBN:9788172363093
bark	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Arthritis	MESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2Z	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Bronchitis	MESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361150
bark	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Earache	MESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Elephantiasis	MESH:D004604,UMLS:C0013882, DOID:4976, ICD-11:1F66.3	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Endophthalmitis	MESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21	ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Gonorrhea	MESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7Z	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Hemoptysis	MESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Infection	MESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0Z	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Inflammatory bowel diseases	MESH:D015212,UMLS:C0021390, DOID:0050589, ICD-11:DD7Z	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Leukorrhea	MESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3A	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9780387706375
bark	Menorrhagia	MESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Periodontal diseases	MESH:D010510,UMLS:C0031090, DOID:3388, ICD-11:DA0C	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172361266
bark	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Tuberculosis, lymph node	MESH:D014388,UMLS:C0041316, DOID:4889, ICD-11:1B12.6	ISBN:9788171360536
bark	Vaginal discharge	MESH:D019522,UMLS:C0227791, DOID:3767, ICD-11:MF3A	ISBN:9789327275590
bark	Cooling effect on body	UMLS:C0678568	ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Abortifacient agents	MESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Abortion, spontaneous	MESH:D000022,UMLS:C0000786, SYMP:0000199, ICD-11:JA00.0	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Endophthalmitis	MESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Infection	MESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0Z	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Inflammatory bowel diseases	MESH:D015212,UMLS:C0021390, DOID:0050589, ICD-11:DD7Z	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Menorrhagia	MESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Periodontal diseases	MESH:D010510,UMLS:C0031090, DOID:3388, ICD-11:DA0C	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Vaginal discharge	MESH:D019522,UMLS:C0227791, DOID:3767, ICD-11:MF3A	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Cooling effect on body	UMLS:C0678568	ISBN:9789327275590
	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9788172361150
	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172363093
	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9788172361150
	Elephantiasis	MESH:D004604,UMLS:C0013882, DOID:4976, ICD-11:1F66.3	ISBN:9788172361150
	Endophthalmitis	MESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21	ISBN:9788172361150
	Filariasis	MESH:D005368,UMLS:C0016085, DOID:1080, ICD-11:1F66	ISBN:9788172361150
	Furunculosis	MESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0	ISBN:9788172361150
	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9788172361150
	Menorrhagia	MESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50	ISBN:9788172361150
	Periodontal diseases	MESH:D010510,UMLS:C0031090, DOID:3388, ICD-11:DA0C	ISBN:9788172361150
	Suppuration	MESH:D013492,UMLS:C3203360	ISBN:9788172361150
	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9788172361150
	Uterine diseases	MESH:D014591,UMLS:C0042131, DOID:345, ICD-11:GA1Y	ISBN:9788172361150
	Uvular hypertrophy	UMLS:C3874308	ISBN:9788172361150