Saraca asoca uses and benefits

Saraca asoca (Ashoka tree) is traditionally used to treat female reproductive health issues like menstrual disorders and uterine complications, skin conditions such as eczema and ulcers, bleeding disorders like hemorrhoids, and urinary problems like kidney stones. The tree’s bark, flowers, and roots are the primary components used for their astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.

Specific Uses:
Gynecological Health:
Treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and painful periods.
Regulates menstrual cycles and helps with PMS symptoms.
Used as a tonic for postpartum recovery.
Manages menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) and leucorrhoea (abnormal vaginal discharge).

Skin Conditions:
Soothes itching, inflammation, ulcers, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Improves complexion and can help with skin discoloration.

Other Uses:
Digestive: Useful in treating dyspepsia (indigestion), fever, and dysentery.
Urinary: Helps with kidney stones and obstructions in the urinary tract.
Internal bleeding: Has styptic properties that stop bleeding.
Anti-inflammatory: Can reduce inflammation and swelling in joints.
Parts Used & Properties:
Bark: Primarily used for uterine conditions, bleeding, and genito-urinary disorders.
Roots: Applied as a paste for freckles and external inflammation, also used for nervous system and urinary issues.
Flowers: Consumed for uterine tonic effects, diabetes, and indigestion.
Seeds: Shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects.
Bioactivities:
Antibacterial: and antifungal.
Antioxidant: properties.
Anti-inflammatory: and anti-ulcer effects.