Lodhrasava
$29.95
What This Product Does
- Helps regulate menstrual cycles and reduce heavy bleeding*
- Strengthens reproductive organs and uterine health*
- Supports hormonal balance naturally*
How to Use
15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Symplocos racemosa (Lodhra), Saraca asoca (Ashoka), Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Embelia ribes (Vidanga), Woodfordia fruticosa (Dhataki)
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Kashaya (Astringent), Tikta (Bitter) |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta (Cooling) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Pitta and Kapha; especially indicated for artava-vahasrotas (menstrual/reproductive channel) |
Science & Research
A classical asava formulation centered on Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) — the foremost astringent herb for stri-roga (women's reproductive health). Lodhra bark's isoflavones (loturine, colloturine) demonstrate uterine tonic and mild phytoestrogenic activity, supporting FSH:LH ratio normalization — a key factor in conditions like PCOS. Clinical studies show significant reduction in menorrhagia and improvement in menstrual regularity. Ashoka (Saraca asoca) bark contains steroidal glycosides and flavonoids that support endometrial health and possess documented anti-menorrhagic activity. The astringent quality addresses excessive tissue and fluid loss. Haritaki supports pelvic venous tone and elimination. The asava format's self-generated alcohol efficiently extracts the lipophilic phytosterols and isoflavones critical for hormonal modulation.
Clinical Key Functions
- Uterine tonic strengthening artava-vahasrotas (reproductive channel)*
- Pelvic venous tone enhancement supporting reproductive organ function*
- Lipophilic phytosterol extraction optimized through asava fermentation*
Selected Research
- Gupta OP, et al. Pharmacological studies on Lodhra — Symplocos racemosa. Planta Med. 1972;22(2):141-151.
- Pradhan P, et al. Saraca asoca (Ashoka): A Review. J Chem Pharm Res. 2009;1(1):62-71.
- Middelkoop TB, Labadie RP. Phytoestrogenic effects of some Ayurvedic plants. J Ethnopharmacol. 1992;35(3):281-288.
- Patel R, et al. Symplocos racemosa: A review on medicinal properties. Asian J Pharm Pharmacol. 2018;4(4):414-420.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Lodhrasava is the classical formulation for Stri Roga (gynecological disorders), centered on Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) — the foremost Stambhana (astringent/hemostatic) herb for Artava-vahasrotas (menstrual/reproductive channels). In Ayurvedic gynecology, Raktapradar (excessive menstrual bleeding) arises from Pitta vitiation in Artava Dhatu (menstrual/ovarian tissue), causing Srava (excess flow). The treatment employs Stambhana, Shothaghna, and Garbhashaya Balya (uterine toning) strategies. Lodhra's Kashaya Rasa (astringent taste) contracts relaxed uterine vasculature, while Ashoka bark — named 'remover of sorrow' — provides specific Garbhashaya Balya action. The Asava format ensures optimal extraction of phytoestrogenic isoflavones critical for hormonal modulation.
Classical Text References
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Stri Roga Chikitsa — Lodhrasava for Raktapradar, Shwetapradar, and Artava Vikara (menstrual disorders)
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 30 (Yoni Vyapad Chikitsa) — treatment of gynecological disorders including Artava Dushti
- Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi Varga — Lodhra classified as Stambhana, Grahi, and Garbhashaya Balya (uterine tonic)