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Lodhra is said to be of two types:

Lodhra is said to be of two types:

Pattika (pathani) lodhra and shavara lodhra

Pattika (pathani) lodhra and shavara lodhra

Pattika lodhra is virechaka (purgative) where as shavara lodhra is grahi (styptic). Lodhra mentioned in this chapter refers to pattika lodhra – Pattika Rodro Brihatpatra Tiritakaha[7]

Pattika lodhra is virechaka (purgative) where as shavara lodhra is grahi (styptic). Lodhra mentioned in this chapter refers to pattika lodhra – Pattika Rodro Brihatpatra Tiritakaha<ref>Vd Bapalal, Nighantu Adarsha, Vol 1, Chaukhabha Bharati Academy, Varanasi,II Edition,1999, p.no 821</ref>

Few other names for this plant are galava, shavara and rodhra which is said to be for  shweta vareity (white variant of lodhra- kshiraswami)(Nighantu Adarsha). According to Kaiyedava Nighantu some other names of the drug are ghanastwak, akshibheshaja and brihatvalkala which are suggestive of morphology of the plant. [8][3]

Few other names for this plant are galava, shavara and rodhra which is said to be for  shweta vareity (white variant of lodhra- kshiraswami)(Nighantu Adarsha). According to Kaiyedava Nighantu some other names of the drug are ghanastwak, akshibheshaja and brihatvalkala which are suggestive of morphology of the plant.<ref>P V Sharma, Guruprasad Sharma, Kaiyadeva Nighantu,Chaukhmbha Orientalia, II Edition, 2006,p.no 208</ref> <ref=Khalid/>

Raja Nighantukara is of opinion that lodhra are of 2 types: shabara  and valkarodhra. Some of the synonyms are hastirodhra, kandahina, hemapushpaka, bhilli. Valkalodhra is said to best in treating eye disordes and poisoning conditions. [9]

Raja Nighantukara is of opinion that lodhra are of 2 types: shabara  and valkarodhra. Some of the synonyms are hastirodhra, kandahina, hemapushpaka, bhilli. Valkalodhra is said to best in treating eye disordes and poisoning conditions. <ref>Indradev Tripathi, Rajanighantu of Pt Narahari, Chaukhmbha Orientalia 4th Edition,2006,p.no 177</ref>

Lakshaprasadna- Which is useful in cleansing laksha. Kramukha – One which has kashaya (astringent) rasa as dominant. Are two more synonymns for lodhra. Both these are two different variants of lodhra kramukha being white in color and lakshaprasadana being red variety. Both are said to posses opposite action, where in white variety is said to be astringent in taste and red variety is said to possess purgative action. Kramukha is said to best in treating eyediseases and is also known as valkala and sthoolavalkala  

Lakshaprasadna- Which is useful in cleansing laksha. Kramukha – One which has kashaya (astringent) rasa as dominant. Are two more synonymns for lodhra. Both these are two different variants of lodhra kramukha being white in color and lakshaprasadana being red variety. Both are said to posses opposite action, where in white variety is said to be astringent in taste and red variety is said to possess purgative action. Kramukha is said to best in treating eyediseases and is also known as valkala and sthoolavalkala  

In Shodhala Nighantu two varities told are shabara (Symplocos racemosa Roxb) and pattika (Symplocos crataegoides Buch.-Ham. Ex D.Don. few more synonymns are discussed  here among them shushkavalkala and maarjana are told for the first time.[10] [3]

In Shodhala Nighantu two varities told are shabara (Symplocos racemosa Roxb) and pattika (Symplocos crataegoides Buch.-Ham. Ex D.Don. few more synonymns are discussed  here among them shushkavalkala and maarjana are told for the first time.<ref>Gyanendra Pandey, Sodala Nighantu, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, First Edition, p.no 476-77</ref> <ref name=Khalid/>

Inner portion of the drug here is discarded as it is too hard and has less therapeutic value. Apart from this, here decoction does not mean boiling of the drug. Mix the drug with 6 times water filter it. The process is repeated for 21 times to potentiate the drug. [4-5]

Inner portion of the drug here is discarded as it is too hard and has less therapeutic value. Apart from this, here decoction does not mean boiling of the drug. Mix the drug with 6 times water filter it. The process is repeated for 21 times to potentiate the drug. [4-5]

In Charaka Chikitsa 4th chapter it has been said that lodhra twak powder with chandana (sandal wood) along with tandulodaka and sugarcandy is useful in raktapitta(A Bleeding disorder)(Ca. Chi. 7/129)

In Charaka Chikitsa 4th chapter it has been said that lodhra twak powder with chandana (sandal wood) along with tandulodaka and sugarcandy is useful in raktapitta(A Bleeding disorder)[Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/129]

Lodhra churna dusting on wound hastens the wound healing(Ca. Chi. 13)

 

In Kushta lodhra churna lepa is beneficial(Ca. Chi. 7)

Lodhra churna dusting on wound hastens the wound healing[Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13]

 

In Kushta lodhra churna lepa is beneficial[Cha.Sa [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7]

In Leucorrohea (shweta pradara) lodhra churna is administered with vata (Ficus bengalensis) bark powder.

In Leucorrohea (shweta pradara) lodhra churna is administered with vata (Ficus bengalensis) bark powder.

In case fear of abortion or pre term delivery  in 7th or 8th month lodhra churna is administered with pippali  and honey. [6]

In case fear of abortion or pre term delivery  in 7th or 8th month lodhra churna is administered with pippali  and honey. [6]