Ashoka

(Saraca indica)

The Ashoka tree is prized for its beautiful foliage and bright orange, fragrant flowers.

Regulates menstrual cycles through estrogenic activity, is analgesic towards menstrual cramps, and lowers levels of serum testosterone to counter high androgen levels

Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas

  1. Evaluation of estrogenic activity of Indian medicinal plants in immature rats. Kamat et al. (2015). Ancient Science of Life.
  2. Ashoka (Saraca indica) as a women friendly plant: a review. Nyeem et al. (2017). Journal of Advanced Research.