Ashoka - Saraca Asoca

Saraca asoca, commonly known as Ashoka, is a revered medicinal tree in India, famous for its therapeutic value and religious significance. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with dense foliage and fragrant orange-yellow flowers. In Ayurveda, Ashoka is traditionally used for managing gynecological problems such as menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, and uterine pain.

Ashoka Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Saraca
Species: S. asoca

Ashoka Common Names

Sanskrit: Ashoka, Gandhapushpa
Hindi: Ashok
English: Ashoka Tree
Marathi: Ashok
Tamil: Asogamaram
Telugu: Ashokamu
Malayalam: Ashokam

Ashoka Uses

Gynecological Support - Used in the treatment of menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and leucorrhea.

Uterine Tonic - Strengthens the uterus and regulates menstrual flow.

Anti-inflammatory - Helps reduce inflammation, particularly within the reproductive system.

Analgesic - Used to relieve abdominal pain during menstruation.

Skin Disorders - Traditionally used in leprosy, ulcers, and skin irritation.

References

Sharma, P. V. (2003). Dravyaguna Vijnana, Vol. II. Chaukhambha Bharati Academy.

Government of India. (2001). The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Vol. II, Ministry of AYUSH.

Tiwari, P., & Kumar, B. (2011). Pharmacognostical and phytochemical investigation of Saraca asoca stem bark. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 1(1), 26–30.

Jain, A., & Katewa, S. S. (2006). Herbal drugs used in gynecological and other related problems by tribal of southern Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 90(2–3), 171–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2003.09.011

Kapoor, L. D. (2001). Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants. CRC Press.

Ashoka – Saraca Asoca

Ashoka Scientific Names

Ashoka Common Names

Ashoka Uses

References

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