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Saraca
indica
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Saraca
indica Linn.
(Asoka)
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Asoka |
| Sanskrit |
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Asoka,
Kankeli |
| Hindi |
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Ashoka |
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Caesalpiniaceae |
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| Description |
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It
is regarded as one of the sacred plants of Hindus and is found
in abundance along roadside. The literal meaning of name if
translated will be "remover of all ailments". Ancient
rishis have lauded this drug for its efficacy in menstrual disorders.
Bark and fruit are used to prepare the medicine.
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Homoeopathic
uses
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The
following symptoms have been verified.
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Constipation
- Obstinate type of constipation with hard and irregular
stool.
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Piles
- Blind piles with itching and sensation of soreness after
passing stool.
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Female
Disorders
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Leucorrhoea
- Thick whitish with pain is sacrum, < on movement and
before menses.
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| Amenorrhoea
- With giddiness and weakness. |
| Menorrhagia
- Profuse bright red bleeding. |
| Dysmenorrhoea
- Pain starts much before menses. |
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Potency-30
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