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Lasora (Assam Medlar / Shleshmataka)
Cordia dichotoma
ଗୋବରା (Gobara) / ବହୁବାରलसोड़ा (Lasoda) / टेंटी (Tenti)Shleshmataka
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Origin
- Indomalaya & Australasia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Medium deciduous tree with grey bark; alternate ovate-orbicular coriaceous wavy-margined leaves, fragrant cream flowers in cymes, and translucent viscous mucilaginous drupes.
Traditional Uses
Dry cough, chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, and cystitis
Parts Used
Mucilaginous fruit pulp, bark, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Kashaya
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Picchila
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Soothes dry cough, heals ulcers, and provides gentle bowel lubrication
Precautions
Extremely sticky mucilage; excessive intake can slow digestion
Interesting Facts
The translucent fruits are pickled or preserved; the sticky pulp was historically used as writing glue