Lasodian لسوڈیاں

Lasodian at sknatural is Cordia Latifolia. It belongs to family "Boraginaceae".  It is cold and moist in first order. Generally, people use its fruits. People in Indo-Pak subcontinent use fresh fruits in pickles widely. Dry fruits are also used in throat ailments. The fruit of Lasura begins to appear typically during July-August. It is classified as a drupe or stone fruit, displaying hues ranging from light pale to brown or even pink as it matures. As ripening progresses, its appearance tends to darken. Abundant in viscid glue-like mucilage, the pulp possesses a somewhat translucent quality. Upon reaching full ripeness, the pulp develops a notably sweet taste, much to the delight of children. Even in a half-ripe state, the pulp can serve as an alternative to office paper glue.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Sapistan, Dibaka Urdu Name(s): Sapistan, Lasora, Sabistan, Lasodian English Name(s): Sebestan plum

Recommended dosage:

9 to 15 Nos. Generally no known toxicity reported following the use of prescribed doses for recommended duration. However, described on long-term use as harmful in slowing down the process of digestion in stomach and liver.

Medicinal uses:

Sapistan plays a valuable role as an aperient for the thoracic region, providing relief and promoting bowel movements. It actively soothes irritation as an emollient for the pharynx and larynx and facilitates the expulsion of phlegm and related catarrhs as an expectorant. Moreover, it alleviates the heat associated with yellow bile and acts as a corrective additive to purgatives, diminishing their intensity. In conditions such as bilious affections, dry cough, warm-origin flu, and throat roughness, individuals can consume its mucilage directly or as an infusion. This action helps quench thirst, soothe irritation in urinary passages, purify the blood by removing excess phlegmatic matter, ease irritation in the alimentary canal, and reduce fever during hot seasons. Healthcare providers commonly prescribe Sapistan for bronchitis, phthisis, and dry cough, recommending it for individuals experiencing general debility and during convalescence.