ASOGU

Saraca indica linn
Asoka tree
Asoka tree is seen in India mainly from the western ghats to visakapattinam. The flowers of this tree blooms in bunches.
Useful parts : bark & flowers.
Properties : Astringent, uterine sedative, uterine tonic.
Medical properties : dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, menorrhagia,  painful menstrual cycle, diabetes, etc.
Properties of flowers : 6 gms of powdered flower along with 120 ml of water cures diahorrea.
Properties of bark : 30 ml decotion of the bark given three times a day cures dysmenorrhea.
A decotion made from 105 gms bark along with 250 ml milk which is reduced to 1/5 th part given 2 to 3 times a day cures all uterine problems including menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, etc.