Saraca indica Linn
Saraca indica Linn belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Saraka Hindi, Shabuqa .
The English name for this herb is Ashoka Tree.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ashok, Ashoka.
Description
Saraca indica Linn. A small evergreen tree, 6-9 m in height. Bark with warty surface, dark brown to grey or almost black, leaves paripinnate, 15-20 cm long, leaflets 6-12, rigidly subcoriaceous, oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 7.5-22.5 cm x 1.3 cm. Flowers borne in dense axillary corymbs, very fragrant, orange or orange-yellow, finally turning to vermillion-red. Pods, flat, oblong, woody, 7.6-25.4 x 3.8-5.1 cm. Seeds 4-8, ellipsoid-oblong, compressed
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Saraca indica Linn's Bark are Astringent, Uterine Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Saraca indica Linn are Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-leucorrhoeal, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-syphilitic, Aperient, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Oxytocic, Sedative, Stimulant, Styptic, Uterine Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Saraca indica Linn's Flowers are Anti-bilious, Cooling .
Indications
The indications of Saraca indica Linn's Bark are Uterine Affections, Hemorrhoidal Tumor.
The indications of Saraca indica Linn's Decoction (bark) are Internal Bleeding, Haemorrhoids, Hemorrhagic Dysentery, Uterine Affections.
The indications of Saraca indica Linn are Catarrhal Affections, Uterine Disorders, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Piles, Asthma, Flatulence, Cough, Fever, Chest Pain.
The indications of Saraca indica Linn's Flowers are Burning Sensation, Blood Diseases, Abdominal Enlargement, Colic, Biliousness, Diabetes, Hemorrhagic Dysentery, Ulcers, Syphilis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Saraca indica Linn are 1st order, warm and dry, 1st order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Bitter,Astringent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction (bark) | 10.000 – 0.000 ml | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Powder | 5.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Saraca indica Linn is used in the preparation of Arqiyat, Laooq.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Saraca indica Linn are Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Bark), Areca catechu Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Saraca indica Linn's Bark are Catechin, Catechol, Iron, Tannin.
The active constituents of Saraca indica Linn are Catechin, Catechol, Essential Oil, Haematoxylin, Ketosterol, Leucopelargonidin, Quercetin, Sitosterol, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Saraca indica Linn are Clarified Butter, Milk.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Saraca indica Linn. (work in progress)