Its botanical name is saraka indica or saraca asoca and it belongs to caesalpinioideae family. Readers should always consult hisher physician before. Saraca indica is the traditional medicinal plant, commonly known as a ashok briksh. Drug discovery, herbal medicine, saraca asoca, natural products, plant extracts.
There are no related plants for species saraca indica. Saraca indica family caesalpiniaceae also known as saraca asoca is one of the most ancient sacred plants widely distributed throughout the indian subcontinent 24, 25. The plant is used in the treatment of womens complaints. Saraca asoca is the correct name for the plant, native to india, that is widely used in herbal medicine. In the subcontinent of india and its adjacent regions this tree is important traditions and culture. Ashoka saraca indica ayurvedic properties and action. Saraca indica belongs to the caesalpiniaceae subfamily which again belongs to the legume family and is known as the sorrowless or the ashok tree in india. This evergreen tree becomes rounded with a large trunk and sturdy, widereaching boughs.
Saraca asoca is a small evergreen tree with large heads of orangered flowers which are hightly perfumed at night. Invitro cytotoxic studies of crude methanolic extract of. Saraca indica is a medicinal plant widely used in ayurveda to treat painful. Although the trees are called ashoka, if is actually asoca. Its principal constituents are a steroid component and a calcium salt. The present study reports an unprecedented biogenic method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles agnps using leaf extract of saraca indica and characterized their antibacterial activity. The tree has beautiful red flowers and a dense foliage which makes it seem stately to its devotees. In this study, the methanolic extract of the bark has been. There it is often called asoka or ashoka, ashok, or sita ashok, from which the species name is derived. Before using saraca indica, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products e. Its believed buddha was born under the sorrowless tree, one of southeast asias most beautiful flowering trees. Leaves of saraca asoca are known to contain carbohydrates, proteins, tannins and saponins and.
All these uses raise the logical question of was canna indica part of mayan agriculture or kitchen gardens a thousand years ago. This tree is often confused with the tall, and ornamental. Ashoka saraca indica medicinal plants, herbs, spices. Saraca indica is an important plant of indian system of medicine for its chemical. Excessive uterine bleeding treated with saraca, an.
However these are still only the three best known of the genus all commonly known as ashoka. Ashoka bark saraca indica uses, medicinal qualities, ayurveda details ashoka is an important ayurveda herb used mainly in bleeding gynaecological conditions. Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of. In india, it has been used as ayurvedic traditional medicine. The antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of moringa oleifera and saraca indica was evaluated in vitro, using disc diffusion method. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of saraca asoca bark. Ashoka is the most ancient tree of india, generally known as an ashok briksh, botanists identify it as saraca asoca roxb. Pdf saraca indica is popularly known as ashoka and one of the most legendary and. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the main purpose of this study. List of important medicinal plants uses of medicinal. Ashoka tree saraca asoca medicinal usage and home remedies. The original plant specimen from which carl linnaeus described the species came from java, but the name s. The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants.
Saraca indica, commonly known as asokatree, ashok or simply asoca, is a plant belonging to the subfamily detarioideae of the family fabaceae. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. There are some doubts and controversies over the origin of the name saraca indica. Introduction curcuma longa and the plant has a range of medicinal uses including its disinfectant nature.
Pdf phytochemical analysis of saraca asoca bark and. Various medicinal uses of saraca indica had been reported in charaka samhita 100 a. Several medicinal plant parts were used in herbal preparations such as leaves, stem and barks, fruits, seeds and roots of all these, the leaf was found to be used in about 7075% of the cases table 2 gives a synopsis of medicinal plants and their uses as observed in this study. Medicinal uses ashoka has numerous pharmacological activities. It is an important tree in the cultural traditions of the indian subcontinent and adjacent areas. Cannaceae canna family medicinal use of indian shot.
Indicas are most effective in treating muscle spasms and tremors. From the dawn of civilization and throughout human history, the. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Saraca indica or the ashoka tree is an important plant from a religious and cultural point of view in india. Antioxidant, antibreast cancer activity and toxicological evaluation of saraca indica bark extract sie were carried out in the present study. Leaves are narrowly lanceolate, cork like at the base and with a shot pestistipules are intrapetiolar and completely united.
Saraca indica is a medicinal plant widely used in ayurveda to treat painful conditions, improves complexion of the body, improves digestion and assimilation, alleviates excessive thirst, to kills. In the field of ayurvedic medicine, there is one herb that stands out as especially useful for treating excessive uterine bleeding. The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and nparks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Ashoka happens to be a uterine stimulant and increases uterine contractions. Ashoka has been traditionally used in indian ayurveda as a uterine tonic and has been indicated in menstrual irregularities esp in dub. Saraca indica linn belonging to the family leguminosae, is one of the ancient medicinal plant of india and its bark is used in ayurvedic preparations. Saraca indica or saraca asoca is a small evergreen tree 710 cm high. Jones the most enlightened of the sons of men, who himself expressed the wish that the tree should retain the old sanskrit name ashoka. Thangavel2 1, 2department of microbiology, sreenarayana guru college, k. Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using saraca.
We have also focused on the biosynthesis mechanism of agnps. Six different extracts each for both the plants were used which included acqueous, acetone, chloroform, ethanol, methanol and petroleum ether. It has many health benefits and has long been used in traditional indian medicine as a key ingredient in various therapies and cures. Saraca indica bark extract shows in vitro antioxidant, antibreast. The plant is also considered to be demulcent, diaphoretic and diuretic. Plant medicine has been used for the treatment of various ailments throughout the world before the advent of modern synthetic drugs. Ashoka saraca indica plant has been known from as early as the vedic period. It is sometimes incorrectly known as saraca indica.
This sensation tends to be centered in the body, which relaxes as muscle tension is reduced. Ashoka medicinal plant uses and pictures ashoka tree. It is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders associated with excessive bleeding, congestion and pain and is very effective as a uterine tonic for irregular menstrual cycles and. About gm of air dried crude powder material of bark of saraca asoca were.
A decoction of the root with fermented rice is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea and amenorrhoea. Saraca asoca the ashoka tree lit, sorrowless is a plant belonging to the caesalpinioideae subfamily of the legume family. No botanical name family local name 1 abelmoschus manihot malvaceae usipak 2 abelmoschus moschatus malvaceae gorokhia koroi 3 abroma augusta sterculiaceae gorokhia koroi 4 abrus precatorius papilionaceae latumoni 5 abutilon indicum malvaceae pera petari 6 acacia catechu mimosaceae khair 7 acacia pennata mimosaceae 8 acalypha indica euphorbiaceae. Know about its botanical description, medicinal properties and sideeffects. The following points highlight the top four types of drugs obtained from barks and its uses. Ashokasaraca indica sacred medicinal tree ashoka tree is one of the most important herb in ayurvedic medicine system. The biochemical, ecg and histopathology reports supported the cardioprotective effect of saraca indica which could be attributed to antioxidant activity 5.
Top 4 types of drugs obtained from barks biology discussion. Cannabis indica strains generally create a sedative, stoned feeling. Saraca indica family caesalpiniaceae is one of the most ancient sacred plants with medicinal properties, exhibiting a number of pharmacological effects. Invitro antioxidant activity of saraca indica methanolic.
Jones, who has given the honour by the indian botanists, who stated him as the most enlightened of the sons of men, expressed his farm view that the tree should retain its old sanskrit name ashoka. Learn what are its health benefits and how you can use this to treat different diseases. Whilst this species is native to india and western myanmar, saraca indica despite its name is not found wild in india but is native further east in southeast asia. Biological activities of different parts of saraca asoca an. Canna indica is a perennial plant producing clumps of stems 150 300cm tall, with large leaves up to 50cm long and 25cm wide. In vishnu temples, a holy water presoaked with the leaves of holy basil, ocimum basilicum called thulasi theertham in tamil is distributed to devotees. All the plant parts are considered to contain medicinal properties. Uses of herbal medicine in the treatment of breast cancer and other types of cancers are well substantiated in the literature 4650. Pdf pharmacological evaluation of saraca indica leaves for.
Invitro antioxidant activity of saraca indica methanolic bark extract ardra. This tree has orange colored flowers with a beautiful aroma. Ashoka tree saraca asoca medicinal usage and home remedies know about ashoka tree botanical description, medicinal properties, medicinal uses in ayurveda, its health benefits, dosage, contraindications and sideeffect of different parts of this plant. Homam, medicinal plants, tinospora cordifolia, festivals, religious. The results of the study indicated that this herbal preparation has antioxidant and antibreast cancer activity. Anti toxic, antiseptic, to treat piles, wound, many of womens diseases, antiaging. Pdf ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological. Flavanoid matters have been extracted from flowers, which is used to prevent and treat skin cancers. The origin of the name saraca indica is doubtful and it can hardly be claimed to be an improvement on the old one of jonesia asoka, given by indian botanists to honour sir w. It is quite likely that most of the uses mentioned under saraca indica should instead apply to saraca asoca. Medicinal plant known to exhibits a variety of therapeutic properties. The tree is a symbol of fertility in indian culture and has been recently shown to provide relief to women during menstruation.
Ashoka tree produces a huge bunch of sweet smelling flowers all through the year and profuse flowering occurs from. Invitro cytotoxic studies of crude methanolic extract of saraca indica bark extract ardra asokan1, dr. Orissa forest development corporation is currently implementing a project on marketing of non timber forest products and medicinal plants with the financial assistance of national medicinal plant board, government of india. Effects and uses of medicinal cannabis indica strains. Sheetala coolant grahi absorbent varnya improves skin complexion doshahara natural detoxifier, cleanser apachi hara relieves growth, tumors trushnahara relieves thirst dahahara relieves burning sensation krumighna relieves worm infestation shoshahara relieves emaciation. Canna indica, mayan food plant, medicinal plant, and. The article outlines the health benefits of the ashoka plant in indian medicinal perspective. Saraca indica national journal of advanced research. Rasa kashaya, tikta guna laghu, ruksha virya sheeta vipaka katu karma varnya, vedanasthapana, vishaghna, stambhana, krimighna, hrdya, etc. Ashoka tree is one of the most legendary and sacred trees of india and holds an invaluable importance in hinduism, buddhism, and jainism. Much employed by the hindoo physicians as a sedative in the treatment of uterine affections. Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the sideeffects of the drug. The bark of saraca indica contains the estrogenic compound ketosterol.
Leaves are parpinnate 1520 cm long and the leaflets 612, oblong and rigidly subcoriaceous. Demand and supply of medicinal plants synonym saraca indica sensu baker auct. Saraca indica or ashoka tree asoca three species go by the same common name, saraca indica, saraca thaipingensis, and saraca chinensis. It is ironic that although canna indica is native to mesoamerica, it has more medicinal uses in africa, indonesia, and vietnam than in guatemala. Saraca tree is the one of the ingredients in the ayurveda medicines likeashokarishtam. Saraca indica bark extract shows in vitro antioxidant.
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