Saraca indica (Latjoka) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Saraca indica (Latjoka, Ashoka) — family Caesalpiniacées.

Scientific synonyms : Jonesia minor-Z & M, Saraca arborescens-Burm f., S indica var bijuga-G, S indica var Zollingeriana-G.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 16 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 35 scientific references for this species (full detail in the application).

Important — scientific references on this public page: only a short excerpt of each cited source is shown (selected abstract sentences), kept in the original language of the publication (most often English), without translation. These excerpts are not the full article text and are not a complete bibliography. The full reference records and complete monographic detail are available in the Lapo v2 application (free 30-day trial).

1. 1

   Cancer: adjuvant treatment for carcinoma: colorectal, breast, endometrial

   Plant part used: Trunk bark.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Yadav NK (2015)

     Excerpt Toxicological studies suggest that SIE is safer to use & may have a potential to be used as complementary & alternative medicine for breast cancer therapy,. Saraca indica is one of the most ancient sacred plants with medicinal properties, exhibiting a number of pharmacological effects.

   • According to Asokan A (2014)

     Excerpt These results show a significant antitumor & cytotoxic effect of extract against human cervical cancer HeLa cell line & support the ethnomedically use of Saraca indica. Ashoka tree, universally known by its binomial Latin name Saraca asoca or Saraca indica belonging family Caesalpiniaceae.

2. 2

   Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema

   Plant part used: Trunk bark.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Shelar DB (2004)

     Excerpt Leaves of Saraca indica L. The anti-inflammatory activity was estimated volumetrically by measuring the mean increase in hind paw volume of rat with the help of plethysmometer.

   • According to Preethi F (2011)

     Excerpt The anti-inflammatory study was carried out by Carrageenan induced paw edema model & analgesic activity by Tail flick & Tail immersion methods. Saraca indica Linn (Family: Leguminosae) commonly known as Ashoka / Asoka, is one of the foremost plants utilized from antiquity till to date.

   • According to ANILKUMAR KK (2015)

     Excerpt Moreover, Ashoka’s anti-inflammatory characteristics are beneficial in managing conditions like arthritis & rheumatism. Saraca indica commonly known as Ashoka, is a medicinal tree native to the Indian subcontinent.

   • According to YADAV SS (2023)

     Excerpt Ayurvedic doctors have used the properties of the Saraca indica plant for a long time to treat pain, promote a healthy complexion, help with digestion & absorption, stop thirst, get rid of all infectious agents, treat blood diseases & inflammation, & calm the central nervous system. Because of their different levels of polarity, petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol, & water were used in this order to get the leaves of Saraca indica.

   • According to Author (2010)

     Excerpt Saraca indica is popularly known as Ashoka & one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India. SI is a medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda to treat painful conditions, improves complexion of the body, improves digestion & assimilation, alleviates excessive thirst, to kills all infectious agents, in blood disease, inflammation & also as CNS depressant.

3. 3

   Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Shelar DB (2004)

     Excerpt Leaves of Saraca indica L. The anti-inflammatory activity was estimated volumetrically by measuring the mean increase in hind paw volume of rat with the help of plethysmometer.

   • According to Preethi F (2011)

     Excerpt The anti-inflammatory study was carried out by Carrageenan induced paw edema model & analgesic activity by Tail flick & Tail immersion methods. Saraca indica Linn (Family: Leguminosae) commonly known as Ashoka / Asoka, is one of the foremost plants utilized from antiquity till to date.

   • According to ANILKUMAR KK (2015)

     Excerpt Moreover, Ashoka’s anti-inflammatory characteristics are beneficial in managing conditions like arthritis & rheumatism. Saraca indica commonly known as Ashoka, is a medicinal tree native to the Indian subcontinent.

   • According to YADAV SS (2023)

     Excerpt Ayurvedic doctors have used the properties of the Saraca indica plant for a long time to treat pain, promote a healthy complexion, help with digestion & absorption, stop thirst, get rid of all infectious agents, treat blood diseases & inflammation, & calm the central nervous system. Because of their different levels of polarity, petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol, & water were used in this order to get the leaves of Saraca indica.

   • According to Author (2010)

     Excerpt Saraca indica is popularly known as Ashoka & one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India. SI is a medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda to treat painful conditions, improves complexion of the body, improves digestion & assimilation, alleviates excessive thirst, to kills all infectious agents, in blood disease, inflammation & also as CNS depressant.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use, and the <strong>full scientific references</strong> (complete records, not only the short excerpts above) are available in the complete monographic record in the Lapo v2 application.