Review on Lodhra (Symplocos RecemosaRoxb) in the Management of Raktapitta(Bleeding Disorder).

Lodhra (Symplocos recemosa Roxb)is an important medicinal plant mentioned in Ayurvedic classics and Nighantusfor the treatment of Raktapitta (bleeding disorder),Pradara(Leucorrhoea),Atisara (diarrhoea),Pravahika(Dysentery),Netraroga(conjunctivitis), and sotha(inflammation).Stem bark is the useful part of this drug. Raktapitta (bleeding disorder)is a Pittaprokapakand Raktaproodushak vyadhi. Pittadushita Raktacomes out from major and minor outlets of the body such as mukha(mouth),nasa(nose),chakshu(eye),karna(ear),mootra marga(urinary tract), payu(anus),Yonimarga(vaginal area)etc. Excess intake of pittaprokopa ahara, vihara, and manasik hetuleading to development of this clinical condition. Rational use of Sodhana, samana,and nidan paribarjanare the line of management of this deadly disease