Lodhrasava
Lodhrasava is an Ayurvedic female tonic which is useful in the treatment of almost all kinds of Gynecological diseases. It is a fermented liquid preparation manufactured according to classical formula. It contains not more than 10 per cent and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self-generated in the preparation over a period of time. In Lodhrasava, Lodhra (Symplocos racemose) is the main ingredient. Lodhra has bitter, astringent, cooling action and prescribed for gynaecological disorders since ancient times.
Ingredients –
• Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) – Stem Bark – 12 g
• Murva – marsdenia tenacissima – Root – 12 g
• Shati – Hedychium spicatum – Rhizome – 12 g
• Vella – Vidanga – False Black Pepper – Embelia ribes – Fruit -12 g
• Bharngi – Clerodendron serratum – Root – 12 g
• Nata – Tagara – Valerian Root – Rhizome – 12 g
• Nakha – capparis sepiaria – Fruit – 12 g
• Plava – Musta – Cyperus rotundus – root – 12 g
• Kalinga – Holarrhena antidysenterica – seeds – 12 g
• Kushta – Saussurea lappa – root – 12 g
• Kramuka – Betel nut – 12 g
• Priyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla – Flower – 12 g
• Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum – Root – 12 g
• Agni – Chitraka – Lead wort – Plumbago zeylanica – 12 g
• Vishala – Indravaruni – Citrullus colocynthis – Fruit – 12 g
• Twak – Cinnamon – root bark – 12 g
• Ela – Cardamom – 12 g
• Patra – Cinnamomum tamala – Leaf – 12 g
• Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea – Stamen – 12 g
• Bhunimba – Andrographis paniculata – Whole plant – 12 g
• Katuki – Picrorhiza kurroa – Root – 12 g
• Yavani – Bishop’s weed – Trachyspermum ammi – Fruit – 12 g
• Pushkaramoola – Inula racemosa – Root – 12 g
• Patha – Cyclea peltata – Root – 12 g
• Granthi – Piper longum – Root – 12 g
• Chavya – Piper chaba – Root – 12 g
• Triphala – Haritaki, Vibhitaki, Amla – each fruit – 12 g
• Water for decoction – 12.288 liters, boiled and reduced to 3.072 liters
• Makshika – Madhu – 1.536 kg
Dosage –
15 – 20 ml with equal quantity of water twice daily after meals or As directed by the physician
Benefits –
• Lodhrasva is used as natural remedy for heavy period. It is useful in dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB).
• It is useful in mid cycle spotting of menstruation.
• Other kinds of bleeding like regular nose bleeds or bleeding from hemorrhoids can respond well to Lodhrasava.
• It stops vaginal bleeding as well as the associated urinary tract infections or discomforts.
• It gives good results in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
• It helps during cramps in painful menstruation(Dysmenorrhea).
• Lodhrasava is used in the treatment of anemia, digestive diseases, skin diseases and intestinal worms.
• It is useful for the treatment of obesity.
Side Effects –
• In prescribed dosage, it is not having any side effects. Overdose may lead to stomach pain.
• It is safe to use this medicine in lower dose, in children above 5 years of age.
• During pregnancy it is best avoided.
• It can be taken during lactation period, under doctor’s advice, for a short period of time.
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