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'''Ashoka''' 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.
  
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|Uterine bleeding}}, {{Uses|Uterine fibroids}}, {{Uses|Haemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Internal bleeding}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
  
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'''Ashoka''' Tree is one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India and holds an invaluable importance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is an evergreen tree 15-20 meters high. The leaves are 15cm long and of oblong shape. Ashoka tree produces a huge bunch of sweet smelling flowers all through the year and profuse flowering occurs from February to May. The flowers are polygamous, yellowish orange and scarlet. The plant grows faster in tropical and sub-tropical situation. The bark can be separated from 10 years older trees or more than that. All parts of the tree such as bark, leaves, flowers and seeds are used medicinally. Due to its medicinal value, it is known as a universal plant.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Seed}}, {{Parts Used|Flower}}
  
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==Chemical Composition==
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Flavonoids, two tannins, allagic acid, catechin, quercetin and quercitrin and Dihydroxy-benzaldehyde and tetramethyl hexadecen-1-ol compounds.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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== Medicinal use of Ashok plant ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Achenge, Ashoka|ml=Asokam, Hemapushpam|sa=Anganapriya, Apashaka|ta=Anagam, Ashogam|te=Asokamu, Vanjulamu|hi=Ashok, Asok|en=Ashoka tree}}
  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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The meaning of Ashok in Sanskrit is without grief/ sorrow less. Each part of the tree is of proven medicinal value and cures many disorders; hence it is called Ashoka. The bark is comprised of sodium, silica, magnesium, iron, calcium, aluminum and strontium. Other components include sterol, tannins, catechol and other calcium compounds.
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Pitta
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===Prabhava===
  
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#The barks, seeds and flowers of the tree are helpful in preparing capsules and tonics to solve various gynecological problems of women.
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==Habit==
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#It also reduces excessive and painful bleeding, leucorrhea and headache for women. Because of chloroform and methanol properties, the bark is used to cure bacterial and fungal infections.
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{{Habit|Tree}}
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#As the bark contains ketosterol, it treats uterine fibroids and other internal fibroids and is one of the most common household remedies for uterine disorders. Medicine prepared from bark also helps in removing worms and comforts from swelling of the stomach.
 
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#[[Capsules]] and ointments prepared from Ashok tree can be used as a natural supplement of great benefit to treat irritations and burning sensation in the skin and complexion.
 
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#Dried flowers are used to cure diabetes. It adds ease for indigestion.
 
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#The extracted juice from the flower is used to cure dysentery.
 
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#Medicine prepared from leaves, flowers and barks are used to cure diarrhea and purification of blood.
 
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#Medicine prepared from the extract of Ashoka can be used for the cure of piles and bleeding caused due to piles.
 
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#Powder from Ashok seed cures kidney stones.
 
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#The ground seed is also used as a memory enhancer.
 
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#The paste of the seed is used for urine retention.
 
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#The ash prepared from Ashok tree cures rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain.
 
  
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==Common name==
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Leavesrae Distichous, stipules caducous; rachis pulvinate, 7-30 cm long}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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* '''English''' - Ashoka tree
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===Flower===
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* '''kannada''' - ಅಶೋಕ
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{{Flower|Unisexual|7.5- 10 cm|orange, white|7 or 8|Inflorescence dense corymbs}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|oblong|15 x 4.5 cm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||4-8}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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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"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Trophical}}, {{Commonly seen|Sub trophical}}, {{Commonly seen|Himalayas}}
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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A so ka (in Tibetan) (2209868058).jpg
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Anganapriya (Oriya- ଅଙ୍ଗନାପ୍ରିଯ) (6781533842).jpg
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Apashoka (Sanskrit- अपशोक) (2334268617).jpg
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Ashok (Hindi- अशोक) (6781535350).jpg
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Ashok (Marathi- अशोक) (4591876281).jpg
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Ashok (Nepali- अशोक) (6781532428).jpg
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraca_asoca wikipedia]
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.stuartxchange.org/Asoka "chemical Constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/18020 "plant decsription"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://e-charak.in/echarak/templates/Saraca%20asoca%20%20(Roxb.)%20de%20Willde.pdf "planting in the field"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.arjournals.org/index.php/ijpm/article/view/455 Saraca asoca on arjournals.org]
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* [http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/antioxidant-and-haematoprotective-activity-of-the-saraca-indica-stem-bark/?view=fulltext Saraca asoca on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH]
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* [http://ijpcsonline.com/files/73-533.pdf Saraca asoca on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES]
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* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Saraca+indica ueful trophical plants]
  
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]

Revision as of 12:30, 6 June 2018

Ashoka flolwer & leaf

Ashoka 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

Menstrual cramps, Uterine bleeding, Uterine fibroids, Haemorrhoids, Internal bleeding, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats

Parts Used

Bark, Seed, Flower

Chemical Composition

Flavonoids, two tannins, allagic acid, catechin, quercetin and quercitrin and Dihydroxy-benzaldehyde and tetramethyl hexadecen-1-ol compounds.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Achenge, Ashoka
Hindi Ashok, Asok
Malayalam Asokam, Hemapushpam
Tamil Anagam, Ashogam
Telugu Asokamu, Vanjulamu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Anganapriya, Apashaka
English Ashoka tree


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya

Sheeta (cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Pitta

Prabhava

Habit

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Leavesrae Distichous, stipules caducous; rachis pulvinate, 7-30 cm long

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 7.5- 10 cm orange, white 7 or 8 Inflorescence dense corymbs

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
oblong 15 x 4.5 cm Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown 4-8 {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

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[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Trophical, Sub trophical, Himalayas

Photo Gallery

  • 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

References

  1. ↑ "chemical Constituents"
  2. ↑ "plant decsription"
  3. ↑ "planting in the field"

External Links

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