Evidence supporting the use of: Lodhtree
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Lodhtree (Symplocos racemosa), known in Ayurveda as "Lodhra," has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine for various conditions, including colds accompanied by fever. Ayurvedic texts often recommend Lodhra for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (fever-reducing), and immune-supportive properties, and it is sometimes included in polyherbal formulations used for respiratory ailments. However, while traditional usage is well documented, there is limited scientific research specifically validating its efficacy for treating colds with fever. Most published studies focus on its use for gynecological disorders, wound healing, or anti-inflammatory effects rather than for respiratory infections or fevers directly. Some laboratory studies indicate that extracts of Lodhtree possess general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically help in managing symptoms of colds, but these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to clinical outcomes in humans with colds or fevers. As such, the use of Lodhtree for this purpose is justified primarily by traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Colds (with fever)
AcaciaAconite
Aerva lanata
Agastache
Ajuga
Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Amomum
Amor seco
Andrographis
andrographolide
anthocyanins
Arani
Ardisia
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
aster root
Asteraceae
atractylone
avens
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
basil
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
bee products
bermuda grass
bilberry
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black cumin
black currant
black galingale
black nightshade
blackboard tree
blueberry
boxthorne
buckthorn
bur-reed
capillary artemisia
capsaicinoids
Celosia
chamomile
Chinese raisintree
chrysophanics
cinnamaldehyde
Cistus
clove
coconut milk
common madia
cowage seed
cowherb
dragonhead
Eclipta
elderberry
flavoglycosides
forsythia
fruit
gamma-terpinene
garlic bulb
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
grape
green chiretta
green tea
hemp
honey
Horsemint
hyacinth bean
Indian fagonia
indigo leaves
Isatis
isoquinoline alkaloids
Laggera pterodonta
lemon
Lewis's monkey flower
licorice root
Ligusticum
linalool
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
luffa
mallow
Melia
Monoterpenes
Mugwort
Mushroom
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
Oroxylum indicum
Oxystelma
Pansit-pansitan
Paris polyphylla
pear
Peucedanum
Phenylpropanoids
Piper nigrum
pistacia integerrima gall
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
rhizome
rosemary
sage
Salvia
Scabrous Gentian
Sesbania
Sesquiterpenes
Shogaol
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Sweet Annie
sweet flag
Tamaricaceae
Tayuya
Tea
thyme
Thymus
Trichosanthes
turmeric
Umckaloabo
Vervain
Viola
vitamin C
vitamin D
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba santa
Zinc
Zingerone
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by lodhtree
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Dandruff
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
