Ashoka Powder

Primary Benefits as per Ayurveda

• A herb of choice for female health.
• Bioenergetic
• May be helpful and useful in all discomfort conditions.
• It improves digestion and assimilation.
• A healthy tonic for females.
• Improves the complexion of the body.
• Regular use of Ashoka Powder makes a female healthy and energetic.

Other Benefits as per Ayurveda

• Ashoka is useful in discomfort conditions.
• It may improve digestion and assimilation.
• Ashoka may improve the complexion of the body.
• May help to detoxify blood impurities.

Ayurvedic Herbal Formulation

The micronized powder of the herb is potentiated with decoction (bhavna) of the same herb

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POSSIBLE INDICATIONS

• Menorrhagia
• Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
• Depression
• Bleeding hemorrhoids
• Uterine fibroid
• Leucorrhoea

Composition

Ascorbic acid, catechin, flavonoids, lignin glycosides, β-sitosterol and its glycosidic form, polyphenolics such as gallic acid.

Common & Uncommon Names

• Family Name: Ashoka
• Botanical Name: Saraca Asoca
• English Name: Ashoka
• Hindi Name: Ashoka

Other Uncommon Names of This Herb

Sokanasa, Karnapurakah, Visoka, Raktaka, Ragi, Citra, Sadpanda Manjari, Tamrapallavah, Kankeli, Pinda Puspa, Gandhapuspa, Gandhapushpa, Nata, Asokah, Sokanasah, Vanjuladruma, Madhupuspa, Apasoka, Kelika, Ramavamanghrighataka, Pallavadru, Raktapallavaka, Citra, Vicitrah, Karnapurakah, Subhagah, Smaradhivasa, Dosahari, Prapallava, Ragitaru, Hemapuspa, Vanjula, Vanjulam, Sorrowless Tree.

Properties

• Rasa (Taste): Astringent and Bitter
• Guna (Characteristics): Light and Rough
• Virya (Potency): Cool and Calm
• Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Pungent

Best Source:

Central and eastern Himalayas, in scattered locations of the northern plains of India as well as on the west coast of the subcontinent near Mumbai.

Directions for Use

Serving Size: Take 5 Gms (half to one teaspoon) 2 times a day Ashoka Powder with water 1-2 hrs after meals. Take the first dose after breakfast.

Decoction: Boil 5 Gms (1-2 teaspoons) of Ashoka in 120 ml water & make it as a tea. Strain the water when it remains 30 ml and drink it (if you are using Ashoka by itself). If you are mixing with other herbs, use Ashoka proportionately or consult your healthcare provider.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle (Healthy Tips)

• Nutritional diet
• Morning walk
• Peaceful mind
• Yoga
• Positive thinking

Foods to Favor

• Light diet
• Rice
• Green gram soup
• Bitter gourd
• Bottle gourd
• Green leafy vegetables
• Carrots
• Fresh fruits [Amla, Orange, Apple, Papaya, Grapes]
• Light moong dal
• Cucumber
• Food rich in bitter and pungent taste

Foods to Avoid 

• Fried food
• Lady finger
• Coco asia
• Esculent root
• Tomato
• Masoor Dal
• Ice creams
• Chips
• Cookies
• Junk food
• Sweet food
• Excess salty or sour food.

Do’s

• Take less amount of salt.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Maintain proper hygiene.
• Take Triphala powder or Amla daily to maintain morning regularity

Don’t

• Avoid taking excess sugar.
• Avoid long exposure to the sun.
• The use of cosmetics should be limited.
• Avoid excess seafood or nonvegetarian food.

Precautions

• Pregnant/Lactating women, children, or any with Known pre-existing conditions should take the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.

Classical References

• Bhavaprakasha Nighantu
• Dhanvantari Nighantu
• Dravyaguna Vigyan
• Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India

Scientific References

• Verma, A., Jana, G. K., Chakraborty, R., Sen, S., Sachan, S. and Mishra, A., Analgesic activity of various leaf extracts of Saraca indica Linn. Der Pharm. Let., 2010, 2, 352–357. 57.
• Kapoor, L. D., Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants, 2001, 1st edn, p. 298.

Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books

Special Notes

This herb has been approved by DEPT OF AYUSH -Govt of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as a classical reference of each ingredient by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.

GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.