Lodhrasva
Lodhrasva is a compound formulation of several ingredients. Phenolic acids formed during fermentation are highly bioavailable.
| Substance type | Compound formulation of several ingredients, not a single plant |
|---|
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Lodhrasva |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Kashaya | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Asava (fermented liquid - primary form), Arishta variant, Concentrated syrup
Standard Dosage: 15-30 mL twice daily after meals, mixed with equal quantity of water
Optimal Timing: After meals, diluted with equal water. Evening dose preferred for gynecological indications.
Storage: Store at room temperature (15-30 deg C) in glass or earthenware containers. Avoid airtight sealing - use cork or breathable closure to allow micro-aeration. Protect from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate as cold temperatures can arrest ongoing micro-fermentation that contributes to quality.
Marker Compounds: Loturine (bio-transformed), Ellagic acid, Gallic acid, Ethanol (self-generated), Acetic acid, Lactic acid, Symplocosine derivatives
Synergistic Combinations
- Ashoka (uterine tonic in Ashokarishta-type combination)
- Dhataki pushpa (essential fermentation initiator and synergist)
- Musta (menstrual regulation)
- Udumbara (astringent and hemostatic)
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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