Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON SARACA ASOCA (ROXB.), DE. WILD -A POPULAR MEDICINAL PLANT OF INDIA

Dr. Mahendra Dasondhi*

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Abstract

Asoca asoca (Roxb.), De. wild (Caesalpinaceae) is an important native plant with many traditional uses that is also referred to as Ashoka. A allusion to the bark's reputation for keeping women young and wellgroomed, Ashoka means "without sorrow" in the name. Glycosides, flavanoids, tannins, saponins, alkanes, esters, and primary alcohols have all been found in the stem bark, which is mostly utilized in pharmaceuticals. The traditional usage of Saraca Asoca in medicine has been extensive for treating issues pertaining to women, including menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, hemorrhoids, abnormal uterine bleeding, and so on. Saraca asoca (Roxb.), De. Wild's phytochemistry, pharmacological profile, and therapeutic characteristics are the main areas of study focus in this review.

Keywords: Saraca asoca, traditional usage, phytochemistry, etc.