Ashoka

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Other Names : Saraca asoca Bark of this tree is rich in tannins, flavonoids, steroids, volatile oil, glycosides, and various steroidal glycosides. Leaves contain various carbohydrates, tannins, gallic acid and egallic acid. Flowers are rich in saracasin, saracadin, waxy substances, proteins, carbohydrates and steroids. Seeds of this plant contains various fatty acids like oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acid.

Health Benefits and Uses of Ashoka

  • Ashoka has cooling properties. It is very useful for the body to bring down excessive heat in the organs due to fatigue or hormonal imbalance. This herb helps to regulate blood composition and stabilize blood circulation making it optimally available to all the body parts.
  • Its pain relieving action can help in painful dysmenorrhea, swelling and pain at any site of the body. In females, it is very commonly used to regularize hormones and menstrual cycles. It improves the strength and stamina in young females having menstrual irregularities such as dysmenorrhea and leucorrhea.
  • Many times combination of Aloe Vera and Ashoka is given to females to improve their reproductive health and blood condition. Anemia which is a very common health problem in females is also recovered with the right combination of herbs along with Ashok derivatives.
  • It not only works on the uterine structures but also helps to cleanse the system. So that any kind of microbial infestation that may be causing leucorrhea and other associated infections in female reproductive organs can be checked.
  • Like Arjuna, Ashoka is also a cardiac tonic that can act as a supportive therapy for people suffering from hypertension, circulatory problems, edema & congestive heart failure etc.
  • Its bark has natural detoxification properties that improve skin complexion and keep the body free from toxins inside out. The natural cleansing properties can help the body to stay toxin free. When the body has a lot of toxic load free radicals are produced. These free radicals then start damaging the body cells and all signs of aging, disease and malfunctions are produced.
  • For general pitta aggravated states also, Ashoka bark acts as a coolant and helps to relieve thirst, excessive burning sensation, anger, emaciation, sweating etc. These are all common signs of pitta aggravation which can be relieved with the use of Ashok bark in different ways.
  • It also has some digestive properties. Common problems of digestion like bloating, flatulence, burping, colicky pain in abdomen & ascites etc. can be relieved with the use of Ashoka. It is not exactly a direct indication of the herb but it does help because all diseases have root from a malfunctioning gut and digestive system overtime.