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Ashok Churna (Ashoka Bark / Saraca asoca) – Ayurvedic Powder – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
Ashok Churna (Ashoka Bark / Saraca asoca) – Ayurvedic Powder – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
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Ashok Churna from Riddhish Herbals is the powdered stem bark of the Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca, syn. Saraca indica). Ashoka is one of Ayurveda's most celebrated classical herbs, traditionally valued in the Stri-roga (women's-wellness) tradition and best known as the key herb of the classical formulation Ashokarishta. It is described in the classical texts as Kashaya (astringent) and Sheeta (cooling). A peer-reviewed study characterised flavanol-glycoside constituents of the bark. Each pack is genuine, bill-provided material from a doctor-guided store since 2015.
About Ashok Churna (Ashoka Bark Powder)
Ashok Churna is the finely powdered stem bark of Saraca asoca, the true Ashoka tree. It is important not to confuse it with the ornamental 'false Ashoka' or Asopalav (Polyalthia longifolia), a completely different tree — this product is the genuine medicinal Ashoka bark.
Riddhish Herbals supplies it as a single-material raw ingredient, sourced under our doctor-guided selection standard with a bill on every order. In the classical tradition the bark is the part used, most famously as the base of Ashokarishta.
Traditional Ayurvedic Importance
Ashoka holds a place of honour in the classical materia medica as a foremost Stri-roga (women's-wellness) dravya. Classical texts such as Bhaishajya Ratnavali build the well-known fermented preparation Ashokarishta around this bark, and the Nighantus describe Ashoka as Kashaya (astringent), Sheeta (cooling) and Kapha-Pitta balancing.
The very name Ashoka means 'remover of sorrow', and the tree carries deep cultural and classical significance across India. Here we describe its classical and textual record; this is a traditional description rather than a modern medical claim.
Key Features
- Genuine Ashoka bark: single-material Saraca asoca stem-bark powder — not the ornamental Asopalav (Polyalthia longifolia).
- Classical Stri-roga dravya: traditionally the foremost herb in Ayurvedic women's-wellness practice.
- The herb of Ashokarishta: the classical base of the well-known Ashokarishta preparation.
- Kashaya (astringent), Sheeta (cooling): its astringent, cooling nature is central to its classical character.
- Single-material, nothing added: pure Ashoka bark, no fillers, colours or preservatives.
- Genuine, doctor-guided sourcing: bill provided with every pack; a store trusted since 2015.
Research on the Constituents
◆ A peer-reviewed phytochemical study reported flavanol-glycoside constituents isolated from Saraca asoca (Ashoka) bark — (peer-reviewed study indexed on PubMed). PubMed PMID: 25801341
Results were observed under study conditions. Individual results may vary. This is shared for general educational interest and is not a medical claim. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.
Ingredients (single-material, label-verified)
| Ingredient | Botanical | Plant Part | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok / Ashoka (bark) | Saraca asoca (syn. Saraca indica) | Stem bark | 100% single material |
Single-material Ashoka stem-bark powder. No fillers, colours or preservatives added. Please confirm net weight and any declarations against your physical pack.
How to Use
As directed by your Ayurvedic physician. Ashoka bark is classically prepared as a decoction (kwath) or taken as the fermented Ashokarishta, and as a churna it is used in the quantity and anupan a qualified Vaidya matches to your Prakriti and Agni.
Who Can Use It
Best used by adults on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, particularly as it is a classical women's-wellness herb that a Vaidya fits to the individual. If you are pregnant, lactating, on any medication, or managing any health condition, consult your physician before use. Children should use only as advised by a physician.
Safety Information
Ashoka bark is a well-documented classical dravya used within Ayurvedic women's-wellness practice. Because such use is individualised, it is best taken on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician. If you are pregnant, lactating, on medication, or managing any health condition, consult your physician before use. Results may vary from person to person.
Storage
Store the bark powder in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashok Churna?
It is the powdered stem bark of the Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca, syn. Saraca indica), a classical Ayurvedic herb best known as the base of Ashokarishta.
Is Ashoka the same as Asopalav?
No. The true medicinal Ashoka is Saraca asoca. Asopalav or 'false Ashoka' is Polyalthia longifolia, an ornamental tree. This product is genuine Ashoka bark.
What are the alternate names of Ashoka?
Ashok / Asok (Hindi), Ashok (Gujarati), Ashoka / Hemapushpa (Sanskrit), Asogam (Tamil), Ashokamu (Telugu), Ashoka (Kannada) and Asokam (Malayalam); botanically Saraca asoca.
What is Ashoka traditionally valued for?
It is classically described as a foremost Stri-roga (women's-wellness) dravya and the key herb of Ashokarishta. This is its classical and textual record, described here rather than as a medical claim.
What is Ashokarishta?
Ashokarishta is a classical fermented Ayurvedic preparation built around Ashoka bark, described in texts such as Bhaishajya Ratnavali.
How is Ashok Churna traditionally used?
Classically as a decoction (kwath) or as the fermented Ashokarishta, and as a churna in the quantity and anupan directed by your Ayurvedic physician.
Is this AYUSH- or GMP-certified?
Riddhish Herbals supplies this as a genuine, doctor-guided raw material with a bill on every order. We state AYUSH or GMP certification only where it is verified on the specific pack.
Can pregnant women use Ashoka?
Ashoka is an individualised classical herb, so pregnant or lactating women should consult their physician before use.
How should I store Ashok Churna?
Keep the powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.
Has Saraca asoca been studied scientifically?
Yes — a peer-reviewed study characterised flavanol-glycoside constituents of Ashoka bark. This is shared for general educational interest, not as a medical claim.
Regional Names & Spelling Variants
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Local / common | Ashok (Hindi & Gujarat) (અશોક / अशोक) |
| Sanskrit | Ashoka / Hemapushpa / Tamrapallava (अशोक / हेमपुष्प) |
| Hindi | Ashok / Asok (अशोक) |
| Gujarati | Ashok (અશોક) |
| Marathi | Ashok / Ashoka (अशोक) |
| Bengali | Ashok / Asoka (অশোক) |
| Tamil | Asogam / Asogu (romanised) |
| Telugu | Ashokamu / Asokamu (romanised) |
| Kannada | Ashoka / Ashokada mara (romanised) |
| Malayalam | Asokam (romanised) |
| English + Botanical | Ashoka tree — Saraca asoca (syn. Saraca indica) — stem bark |
| Search variants | ashok churna, ashoka bark powder, ashok chhal, saraca asoca, saraca indica, ashoka tree bark |
| Common misspellings | ashoka churna, asok churna, ashok choorna, saraca ashoka, ashoka barka |
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