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Ashoka

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Saraca indicaSaraca asoca

Description: Ashoka is a tree native to south and southeast Asia. It is from fabaceae family. Its bark, flowers and seeds are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Menorrhagia RatingRatingRating

    Ashoka reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysentery RatingRating

    Ashoka reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRating

    Ashoka alleviates menstrual pain. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Hemorrhoids RatingRating

    Ashoka reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Ovarian fibroids RatingRating

    Ashoka reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Uterine fibroids RatingRating

    Ashoka reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Bone fracture Rating

    Ashoka speeds healing of fractured bone. Take ashoka seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Ashoka is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Ashoka is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-estrogenic RatingRating

    Ashoka is an anti-estrogenic; reduces estrogen activity. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Ashoka is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Discutient RatingRating

    Ashoka is a discutient; shrinks, reduces or eliminates tumors. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Ashoka is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Oxytocic RatingRating

    Ashoka is oxytocic; facilitates labor and childbirth. Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take ashoka bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no clear information about safety of ashoka. Do not use it if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Overdoses may cause constipation.

Available Forms

Ashoka is available in powder and bulk form.

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