Ashoka Flower For Skin. Saraca asoca the ashoka tree. The Ashoka flower extract is used to treat hemorrhagic dysentery.
The bark extracts are used for treating menstrual problems and infertility the leaves act as blood purifiers flowers are effective in treating diabetes and hemorrhages the seeds cure arthritis and the roots are used for treating certain skin conditions. It helps to prevent the condition of scanty and difficult urination and even acts as an antidote to a scorpion bite. Ashoka has been traditionally used in Indian Ayurveda as a uterine tonic and has been indicated in menstrual irregularities ESP in DUB.
The Ashoka herb is also said to improve the complexion of skin.
The classical Ayurvedic text Charak Samhita depicts the effectiveness of Ashoka as an analgesic and astringent as well for skin diseases including leprosy. Ashoka tree has anti-pyretic effects which may be more prolonging than that of aspirin. It is used for itching in eczema psoriasis dermatitis and herpes-kushtavisarpa by rubbing the crushed flower on the skin. Ashoka tree has pain relieving properties and can be used as an analgesic safely.