Evidence supporting the use of: Lodhtree
For the health condition: Chest Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Lodhtree (Symplocos racemosa) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, primarily for gynecological disorders, wound healing, and as an astringent. Its use in the support or treatment of chest pain, however, is not prominently featured in major traditional texts. In rare cases, some traditional practices have used Lodhtree for a broader spectrum of ailments, including conditions described as "chest pain" or discomfort, but this is neither a primary nor well-established use within Ayurveda. The rationale for such use, when mentioned, generally relates to its purported anti-inflammatory and astringent effects, which are believed to help with various types of internal discomfort. There is little to no scientific evidence specifically validating Lodhtree for chest pain, either of cardiac or non-cardiac origin. Modern pharmacological studies have primarily focused on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, but none of these directly translate to a validated effect for chest pain relief. Therefore, the use of Lodhtree for chest pain is based on limited anecdotal traditional practices and lacks robust historical or scientific evidence. For chest pain, especially of cardiac origin, evidence-based medical evaluation and treatment are strongly recommended.
Other ingredients used for Chest Pain
allspicebasil
betel
clove
turmeric
fish oil
garlic bulb
ginger
hawthorn
magnesium
pear
plantain
pomegranate
rhizome
rosemary
scrophularia root
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
xanthium (cockleburs)
mugwort
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
pistacia integerrima gall
commiphora
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
lingusticum wallichii
siler root
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
menthol oil
paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Anamu
Aconite
Ajuga
Adrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Acetylsalicylic acid
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bidens pilosa
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Dianthus
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Essential Oil Blend
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Little ironweed
Mallow
Poppy
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