Overview
Loranthus is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for menstrual health. This variety of Banda (Loranthus longiflorus) is found throughout India. It is a hemi-parasitic shrub growing on trees with thick bark. The plant has opposite, thick, leathery leaves with entire margins. Flowers are tubular, 2-4 inches long in clusters. It is used in fractures and bone disorders as a poultice. Its therapeutic uses include treating excessive menstrual bleeding and as a general tonic. Syn. Dendrophthoe falcata (Linn. f.) Ettingsh. (Loranthaceae). Dose: 3-6 grams.
How Loranthus Helps with Menstrual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Loranthus has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing menstrual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins, Flavonoids, Glycosides
- Also Known As
- English: Loranthus
Sanskrit: बन्दाक, वृक्षादनी, शाखादनी
Hindi: बांदा, बंडा
Other Herbs for Menstrual Health
See all herbs for menstrual health on the Menstrual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.