No. 004Botanical
Symplocos racemosa
Bark
Botanical
Lodhra
An astringent bark used in Ayurveda to tone tissues and reduce excess secretions.
- Botanical name
- Symplocos racemosa
- Also known as
- Lodh tree
- Part used
- Bark
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Women's health
In tradition
Lodhra is paired with ashoka in many gynaecological preparations and is also used in skin care.
In research
Its alkaloids and phenolic glycosides have been studied for astringent and antimicrobial effects.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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