[[File:ASHOKa (1).jpg|thumb|right|''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. Its family is Ceasalpiniaceae.<ref name="Family name"/>
==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}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}
==Chemical Composition==
Flavonoids, two tannins, allagic acid, catechin, quercetin and quercitrin and Dihydroxy-benzaldehyde and tetramethyl hexadecen-1-ol compounds.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
'''==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Achenge, Ashoka''' Tree is one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India and holds an invaluable importance in Hinduismಅಶೋಕ|ml=Asokam, BuddhismHemapushpam|sa=Anganapriya, 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 polygamousApashaka|ta=Anagam, 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 barkAshogam|te=Asokamu, leavesVanjulamu|hi=Ashok, flowers and seeds are used medicinally. Due to its medicinal value, it is known as a universal plant.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.
===Dravya===
== Medicinal use of Ashok plant =Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Sheeta (cold)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Hridya, Visagna, Grahi, Varnya===Prabhava===
==Habit==
{{Habit|Tree}}
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==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Leavesrae Distichous, stipules caducous; hence it is called Ashoka. The bark is comprised of sodiumrachis pulvinate, silica, magnesium, iron, calcium, aluminum and strontium. Other components include sterol, tannins, catechol and other calcium compounds.7-30 cm long}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
#The barks, seeds and flowers of the tree are helpful in preparing capsules and tonics to solve various gynecological problems of women.#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.#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.#[[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.#Dried flowers are used to cure diabetes. It adds ease for indigestion.===Flower===#The extracted juice from the flower is used to cure dysentery{{Flower|Unisexual|7.#Medicine prepared from leaves5- 10 cm|Orange, flowers and barks are used to cure diarrhea and purification of blood.#Medicine prepared from the extract of Ashoka can be used for the cure of piles and bleeding caused due to piles.#Powder from Ashok seed cures kidney stones.#The ground seed is also used as a memory enhancer.#The paste of the seed is used for urine retention.#The ash prepared from Ashok tree cures rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain.white|7 or 8|Inflorescence dense corymbs}}
==Common name=Fruit==={{Fruit|Oblong|15 x 4.5 cm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||4-8}}
* '''English''' ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{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- Ashoka treeup dose during October–November.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas==* '''kannada''' {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Himalayas}} ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">A so ka (in Tibetan) (2209868058).jpgAnganapriya (Oriya- ଅଙ୍ଗନାପ୍ରିଯ) (6781533842).jpgApashoka (Sanskrit- अपशोक) (2334268617).jpgAshok (Hindi- अशोक) (6781535350).jpgAshok (Marathi- अशोक) (4591876281).jpgAshok (Nepali- ಅಶೋಕ अशोक) (6781532428).jpg</gallery>
==References==
<references> <ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.stuartxchange.org/Asoka 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 decsription]</ref><ref name="Family name">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:25</ref> <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></references> ==External Links==*[httpshttp://enwww.wikipediaarjournals.org/wikiindex.php/Saraca_asoca wikipediaijpm/article/view/455 Saraca asoca on arjournals.org]* [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]* [http://ijpcsonline.com/files/73-533.pdf Saraca asoca on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES]* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Saraca+indica Saraca asoca on Useful trophical plants]
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