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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. Its family is Ceasalpiniaceae.<ref name="Family name"/>
'''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==
 
==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}}.
 
{{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}}.
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==Common names==
 
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Achenge, Ashoka|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}}
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{{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==
 
==Properties==
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===Flower===
 
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|7.5- 10 cm|orange, white|7 or 8|Inflorescence dense corymbs}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|7.5- 10 cm|Orange, white|7 or 8|Inflorescence dense corymbs}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblong|15 x 4.5 cm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||4-8}}
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{{Fruit|Oblong|15 x 4.5 cm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||4-8}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==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"/>
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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"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
A so ka (in Tibetan) (2209868058).jpg
 
A so ka (in Tibetan) (2209868058).jpg
 
 
 
Anganapriya (Oriya- ଅଙ୍ଗନାପ୍ରିଯ) (6781533842).jpg
 
Anganapriya (Oriya- ଅଙ୍ଗନାପ୍ରିଯ) (6781533842).jpg
 
 
 
Apashoka (Sanskrit- अपशोक) (2334268617).jpg
 
Apashoka (Sanskrit- अपशोक) (2334268617).jpg
 
 
 
Ashok (Hindi- अशोक) (6781535350).jpg
 
Ashok (Hindi- अशोक) (6781535350).jpg
 
 
 
Ashok (Marathi- अशोक) (4591876281).jpg
 
Ashok (Marathi- अशोक) (4591876281).jpg
 
 
 
Ashok (Nepali- अशोक) (6781532428).jpg
 
Ashok (Nepali- अशोक) (6781532428).jpg
 
 
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<references>  
 
<references>  
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.stuartxchange.org/Asoka "chemical Constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.stuartxchange.org/Asoka Chemical Constituents]</ref>
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<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>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/18020 Plant decsription]</ref>
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<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>
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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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* [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://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://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 ueful trophical plants]
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* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Saraca+indica Saraca asoca on Useful trophical plants]
  
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
 
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
 
[[Category:Fabaceae]]
 
[[Category:Fabaceae]]

Latest revision as of 15:59, 5 August 2020

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.[1]

Uses

Menstrual cramps, Uterine bleeding, Uterine fibroids, Haemorrhoids, Internal bleeding, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats, White discharge, Excess vaginal bleeding, Menstrual disorder.

Parts Used

Bark, Seeds, Flowers

Chemical Composition

Flavonoids, two tannins, allagic acid, catechin, quercetin and quercitrin and Dihydroxy-benzaldehyde and tetramethyl hexadecen-1-ol compounds.[2]

Common names

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

[3]

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

Hridya, Visagna, Grahi, Varnya

Prabhava

Habit

Tree

Identification

Leaf

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

[4]

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.[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Subtropical area, Himalayas

Photo Gallery

References

  1. Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:25
  2. Chemical Constituents
  3. Common names
  4. Plant decsription
  5. Planting in the field

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