English: Chunga, Symplocos tree.
Sanskrit: Lodhra, Mahalodhra, Bhillataru
Hindi: Bholiya, Sodha
Malayalam: Pachotti-പാച്ചോറ്റി, Parala
Tamil: li lotai, Velli leti
The Lodh tree is an evergreen tree, that grows up to 15 m high, the bark is smooth creamy white, light grey, and thin, the leaves are simple, arranged alternately, estipulate; petiole up to 15 mm, slender, glabrous, elliptic, elliptic- elliptic-oblong, base and apex acute. Flowers are white, born in axillaries, simple and 7 cm long, corolla 1 cm across, five-lobed, ovate. Fruit is a drupe, glabrous, 8 mm across, globose ribbed, purple; seeds are oblong up to 3 numbers.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Elliptic-oblong | Margin-Denticulate | Venation-Reticulated |
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Useful plant parts:
Bark, leaf.
Medicinal uses:
To heal wounds; treat Kapha disorders, leucorrhoea, stop bleeding, inflammations and swellings, excessive bleeding, asthma, cough, ulcers, arthritis, leucorrhoea, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Chemical contents:
Symposide, loturine, colloturine loturidine
As with any herbal remedy, it’s crucial to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before using the Lodh Tree for medicinal purposes. They can provide personalized advice based on individual health conditions and potential interactions with other medications or treatments. Additionally, it’s important to note that the Lodh Tree should be used with caution and under professional guidance, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
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