Evidence supporting the use of: Ashoka
For the health condition: Leucorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ashoka (Saraca asoca) has a long-standing place in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for the management of gynecological disorders, including leucorrhea (vaginal discharge). Historical Ayurvedic texts, such as the Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya, describe the use of Ashoka bark and its preparations for conditions like excessive vaginal discharge, menorrhagia, and other uterine disorders. The bark is believed to possess astringent, uterine tonic, and anti-inflammatory properties, which are thought to help reduce abnormal vaginal discharge.

However, while traditional use is robust and Ashoka is a common ingredient in many classical Ayurvedic formulations for female reproductive health (e.g., Ashokarishta), the scientific validation for its efficacy specifically in leucorrhea is limited. Few in vitro and animal studies have reported possible antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of Ashoka extracts, but well-designed human clinical trials focusing on leucorrhea are lacking. As a result, the justification for Ashoka’s use in leucorrhea is primarily traditional, supported by centuries of empirical use rather than strong contemporary scientific evidence.

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