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Ashoka Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Saraca indica Linn. |
| English Name |
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Ashoka |
| Hindi Name |
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Ashoka |
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| CATEGORY |
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Sedative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Bark |
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Flowers |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Leguminosae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :-
? India
Indonesia
Malaysia
South Asia
Sri Lanka
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
| Colour |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
| Taste |
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Bitter and astringent |
| Size |
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It is generally found in various sizes upto 40 to 50 cm length and 1.0 to 1.5 cm in thickness. |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 5 % |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
? Tannin
? Haematoxylin
Ketosterol
Saponin
Organic calcium
Iron compounds
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
? Leucopelargonidin
Leucocyanidin
Presence of steroidal compounds
Salts of calcium
Phenolic glycoside
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are :-
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
Microbial contamination
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