Herb · Asia
Lodh tree
Symplocos racemosa
Traditionally attributed effects: cooling, mildly astringent; for intestinal complaints, heavy menstruation, discharge from lax mucous membranes, oedema, liver complaints, fever, skin diseases, bleeding gums, eye diseases, ulcers, filariasis (chyluria, elephantiasis).
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Powder 1–3 g; decoction 56–112 ml; decoction as a mouthwash, eye bath or wash.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Lodhra. In Ayurveda the bark (lodhra) is an astringent for heavy menstruation, diarrhoea and eye inflammation, and is worked into face powders against acne. It was also used as a red dye.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Cooling, mildly astringent; for intestinal complaints, heavy menstruation, discharge from lax mucous membranes, oedema, liver complaints, fever, skin diseases, bleeding gums, eye diseases, ulcers, filariasis (chyluria, elephantiasis).
Preparation and amount
Powder 1–3 g; decoction 56–112 ml; decoction as a mouthwash, eye bath or wash.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- DecoctionPowder and kitchen