Ashoka Bark Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Ashoka bark is the bark from the Saraca asoca tree, a tree that’s native to India and also known as the Ashoka tree. Ashoka bark is taken from the tree and made into a decoction. Ashoka bark decoctions have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.¹ 

Ashoka Bark Health Uses and Health Benefits

Ashoka bark has been studied for numerous health benefits, including for uterine conditions like endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding and uterine fibroids. Ashoka bark has also been studied for its health benefits for liver disease prevention and management. The natural antibacterial properties found in Ashoka bark also make a natural remedy for preventing various infections.^1,2

References

1. http://www.efloraofgandhinagar.in/tree/saraca-asoca 
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110093114000696 
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095177913000117