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[[File:ASHOKa (1).jpg|thumb|right|''Ashoka flolwer & leaf'']]
'''Ashoka''' Tree tree is one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India and holds valuable importance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is an evergreen tree 15-20 meters high.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|Uterine bleeding}}, {{Uses|Uterine fibroids}}, {{Uses|Haemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Internal bleeding}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|White discharge}}, {{Uses|Excess vaginal bleeding}}, {{Uses|Menstrual disorder}}.
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Achenge, Ashoka ಅಶೋಕ|ml=Asokam, Hemapushpam|sa=Anganapriya, Apashaka|ta=Anagam, Ashogam|te=Asokamu, Vanjulamu|hi=Ashok, Asok|en=Ashoka tree|mr=Ashok|gu=Ashoka|pa=Asok|ks=Ashok}}<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|7.5- 10 cm|orangeOrange, white|7 or 8|Inflorescence dense corymbs}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblongOblong|15 x 4.5 cm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||4-8}}
===Other features===
==How to plant/cultivate==
Land preparation and fertilizer application Pits of size 45 cm × 45 cm × 45 cm are prepared at a spacing of 3 m × 3 m. The pits are weathered and refilled with topsoil after mixing with 10 kg FYM per pit. An additional 10 kg manure should be applied as the follow-up dose during October–November.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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A so ka (in Tibetan) (2209868058).jpg
Anganapriya (Oriya- ଅଙ୍ଗନାପ୍ରିଯ) (6781533842).jpg
Apashoka (Sanskrit- अपशोक) (2334268617).jpg
Ashok (Hindi- अशोक) (6781535350).jpg
Ashok (Marathi- अशोक) (4591876281).jpg
Ashok (Nepali- अशोक) (6781532428).jpg
</gallery>
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.stuartxchange.org/Asoka "chemical Chemical Constituents"]</ref><ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/s/saraca-asoca "Common names"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/18020 "plant Plant decsription"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://e-charak.in/echarak/templates/Saraca%20asoca%20%20(Roxb.)%20de%20Willde.pdf "planting Planting in the field"]</ref>
</references>
