Ornamental
Widely cultivated for garden beauty, landscaping, and indoor decoration.
- Garden focal point
- Container gardening
- Hedge and border
- Cut flower arrangements
Plant of the day
Saraca asoca
AshokaEvergreen
Ashoka (Saraca asoca) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms.
FamilyFabaceae
GenusSaraca
NativeIndia
LifespanPerennial
Uses of Saraca asoca
Ashoka is represented through practical, cultural, ecological, and wellness use cases from the plant dataset.
Medicinal
Used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and folk medicine for various therapeutic applications.
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Antioxidant-rich extracts
- Supports digestive health
- Traditional fever remedy
Cosmetic
Extracts used in skincare, haircare, and beauty products.
- Skin moisturizing
- Hair growth promotion
- Anti-aging formulations
- Natural colorant
Culinary
Edible parts used in regional cuisine across India and the world.
- Fresh leaves in salads
- Dried as seasoning
- Tea/infusion preparation
- Traditional recipe ingredient
Toxicity Information
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