Ingredient profile
Lodhra
Symplocos racemosa
A bark traditionally used in Ayurveda in formulations for women’s wellness.
- Hindi
- लोध्र
- Sanskrit
- Lodhra
- Family
- Symplocaceae
- Part used
- bark
Traditional use
Lodhra is a small evergreen tree with fragrant white flowers. Its bark, reddish-brown inside, is the part used.
In Ayurvedic tradition
Lodhra bark is an astringent herb used in Ayurveda mainly in formulations for women’s wellness and for the skin.
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): Astringent
- Guna (qualities): Light, dry
- Virya (potency): Cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Pungent
- Effect on the doshas: Balances kapha and pitta
How it is traditionally taken
Used as bark powder, usually in combination with other herbs.
Safety notes
Follow product directions and consult a practitioner during pregnancy. Use as directed on the product label. This profile is for general education and is not medical advice.
References
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (monograph: Lodhra) pharmacopoeia