Common Indian Plants used in Homoeopathy

          
Saraca indica
 
Saraca indica Linn.
(Asoka)
Common Name
:
Asoka
Sanskrit
:
Asoka, Kankeli
Hindi
:
Ashoka
Family
:
Caesalpiniaceae
Description

        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.

Homoeopathic uses

        The following symptoms have been verified.

      Constipation - Obstinate type of constipation with hard and irregular stool.

      Piles - Blind piles with itching and sensation of soreness after passing stool.

Female Disorders

Leucorrhoea - Thick whitish with pain is sacrum, < on movement and before menses.

Amenorrhoea - With giddiness and weakness.
Menorrhagia - Profuse bright red bleeding.
Dysmenorrhoea - Pain starts much before menses.

      Potency-30

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