Lodhra Bark vs Artemisia Argyi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lodhra Bark

Symplocos racemosa

Womens Health

Artemisia argyi

Womens Health

Lodhra Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Artemisia Argyi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ayurvedic astringent bark for gynecological conditions, especially heavy menstruation and leukorrhea.

Chinese mugwort used extensively in TCM moxibustion therapy and internally for menstrual regulation and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

loturine, colloturine, betulinic acid, salireposide, flavonoids

thujone, cineole, borneol, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Leukorrhea, Eye conditions, Digestive astringent

moxibustion herb in TCM, menstrual regulation treatment, warming digestive remedy

Modern Uses

Uterine tonic, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiarrheal

warming, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-6g bark powder; 500mg extract

3-9g dried herb as tea; topical moxibustion

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Constipation conditions

pregnancy - emmenagogue, liver disease

Side Effects

Constipation with excessive use

liver toxicity with internal overdose, smoke inhalation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E