01. Asoka
Botanical Name : saraca indica
Local Name : Asoka
Sanskrit Name : Rakthapallawa, Madhupaushpa, Anganapriya,
Ashopallawa, Hemapushpa, Kankeli
Family : Fabaceae
Description : This is a rain forest tree. This tree prized for it`s
beautiful foliage & fragrant flowers, with, green
leaves growing in dense clusters.
flowering season : Around the February to April
Constitution : Asoka contain haematoxylin. Recent analysis of the bark showed the
presence of fair amount of tannin and probably an Organic substance can
taring iron. Bark contains a fair amount of tannin and catachin.
Flower Fruit
Parts of use : Bark, flowers
Medical uses : The bark of the herb is strongly astringent and uterine sedative. It acts directly
on the muscular fibers of the uterus. It has a stimulating effect on the
endometrium and ovarian tissue. Used for the uterine /ovarian fibroid s,
menorrhagia, bleeding, hemorrhoides, bleeding dysentery.
Dosage :
preparation - Decoction
Powder
Pill
Ghee
Paste
Herbal Wine
Source :
Medicinal Plants - A Srilankan study
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