Ashoka
अशोक
Ashoka Tree · അശോകം
About
Saraca asoca. Bark — premier uterine tonic.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | अशोक |
|---|---|
| English | Ashoka Tree |
| Malayalam | അശോകം |
| Rasa (taste) | kashaya, tikta |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, uterine disorders.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.