Evidence supporting the use of: Ashoka
For the body system: Ovaries

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Ashoka (Saraca asoca) has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly in supporting female reproductive health and addressing gynecological disorders. It is commonly used in formulations intended to regulate menstrual cycles, alleviate menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), and treat conditions such as menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) and leucorrhea. These traditional uses are largely based on centuries of empirical observation and are documented in classical Ayurvedic texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. Ashoka bark, in particular, is described as having "uterine tonic" properties and is believed to help maintain the health and function of the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries.

However, the scientific evidence supporting Ashoka's effects on the ovaries specifically is limited. While some laboratory and animal studies suggest potential estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of Ashoka extracts, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Most available studies focus on its general effects on menstrual disorders rather than direct ovarian support or function. Therefore, while the use of Ashoka for supporting the ovaries is well-established in traditional medicine, scientific validation is currently limited, and more research is needed to substantiate its efficacy and mechanisms of action in this context.

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