Lodhrasavam (Lodhrasava)
Lodhrasavam (Lodhrasava) is used for urinary disorders. It helps to treat chyluria, polyuria, alkanuria, indicanuria, biluria, urobilinuria, chronic nephritis, diabetes insipidus, phosphaturia, albuminuria, metrorrhagia, anemia, piles, malabsorption syndrome and skin diseases. It is also a hepatoprotective and improves the liver functions.
Nowadays, it is a famous ayurvedic medicine for abnormal uterine bleeding or metrorrhagia. In this case, it is generally given along with Ashokarishta or Ashoka Bark Churna or in combination with Ashokarishta and Ushirasava or Arvindasava and Saraswatarishta.
Ingredients (Composition)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Lodhra – Symplocos Racemosa | 1 Part |
| Kachur (Zedoary) – Curcuma Zedoaria | 1 Part |
| Pushkarmool (Elecampane) – Inula Racemosa | 1 Part |
| Elachi (Green cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum | 1 Part |
| Murva – Marsdenia Tenacissima | 1 Part |
| Vaividang (False Black Pepper) – Embelia Ribes | 1 Part |
| Haritaki or Harar (Chebulic Myrobalan) – Terminalia Chebula | 1 Part |
| Bibhitaki – Terminalia Bellirica | 1 Part |
| Amalaki (Amla or Indian Gooseberry) – Phyllanthus Emblica | 1 Part |
| Ajwain (Carom Seeds) – Trachyspermum Ammi | 1 Part |
| Chavya (Java Long Pepper) – Piper Chaba | 1 Part |
| Priyangu – Callicarpa Macrophylla | 1 Part |
| Supari (Betel Nut) – Areca Catechu | 1 Part |
| Indravaruni (Indrayana) – Citrullus Colocynthis roots | 1 Part |
| Chirayata (Kiratatikta) – Swertia Chirata | 1 Part |
| Kutki – Picrorhiza Kurroa | 1 Part |
| Bharangi – Clerodendrum Serratum | 1 Part |
| Tagara – Valeriana Wallichii | 1 Part |
| Chitrak – Plumbago Zeylanica | 1 Part |
| Piplamool (Long pepper) – Piper Longum | 1 Part |
| Kuth or Kushta (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa | 1 Part |
| Ativisha – Aconitum Heterophyllum | 1 Part |
| Patha – Cissampelos Pareira | 1 Part |
| Indrayava – Holarrhena Antidysenterica Seeds | 1 Part |
| Nagkesar – Mesua Ferrea | 1 Part |
| Kutaj (Kurchi) – Holarrhena Antidysenterica bark | 1 Part |
| Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf) – Cinnamomum Tamala | 1 Part |
| Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) – Piper Nigrum | 1 Part |
| Mustak (Nagarmotha or nut grass) – Cyperus Rotundus | 1 Part |
| Water | 1024 Parts |
| Shahad – Honey | 125 Parts |
- Take all herbs and water. Boil and simmer the mixture to reduce the liquid content to ¼ i.e. 256 Parts.
- Now allow to cool it.
- Then, add honey.
- Seal the Asava vessel with a clay smeared cloth.
- Now, leave it for 30 days in Asava place.
- After 30 days, filter the liquid (Lodhrasava) and preserve it in food-grade bottles.
Pharmacological Actions
Lodhrasavam has following medicinal properties:
- Antihemorrhagic
- Hemostatic (styptic)
- Nephroprotective
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Uterine detoxifying
- Anti-inflammatory
Dosha Karma
Lodhrasavam mainly acts on Kapha Dosha. It also pacifies Vata Dosha.
Therapeutic Indications
Lodhrasavam is helpful in following health conditions.
- Albuminuria
- Alkanuria
- Biluria
- Chyluria
- Indicanuria
- Phosphaturia
- Polyuria
- Urobilinuria
- Chronic nephritis
- Diabetes insipidus
- Metrorrhagia
- Anemia
- Piles
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Skin diseases
Lodhrasavam Dosage
| The general dosage of Lodhrasava is as follows. | |
| Children (above the age of 5 years) | 2.5 to 10 ml |
| Adults | 10 to 30 ml |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 60 ml Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: Twice a day with equal amount of water | |
| Best Time to Take: After Food | |
Safety Profile
Lodhrasavam is considerably safe for most individuals.
Side Effects of Lodhrasavam
There are no side effects reported with Lodhrasavam.
Contraindications
There are no absolute contraindications for Lodhrasava.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The safety profile of Lodhrasava is not well established for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Consult an ayurvedic physician before using Lodhrasavam during pregnancy and lactation.
