Ashokarista

Saraca indica, one of the herbs in Ashokarista, contains the estrogenic compound ketosterol, along with catechol, an organic calcium compound, sodium, potassium, phosphate, magnesium, iron, tannin and others. It stimulates the endometrium and ovarian tissue and may produce an estrogen like effect, which helps repair the endometrium and stops bleeding. It is useful in menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea and internal bleeding. Woodfordia fruticosa contains octacosanol, b-sitosterol polystachoside, ellagic acid and polyphenols. Ellagic acid is known to have astringent and haemostatic properties, and it is useful in dysentery, diarrhoea, leucorrhoea and menorrhagia. Nigella sative is used to treat menstrual and digestive disorders. Cyperus rotundus contains essential oils and a rich amount of Cu, Mg, Mn and Ni etc. It relieves spasms and pain, acting mainly on the digestive system and the uterus, and it is used for digestive problems and menstrual complaints. Zingiber officinale has anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antiemetic, antilipid and antioxidant effects. Its anti-inflammatory effect is thought to be due to inhibition of cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase, which reduces leukotriene and prostaglandin synthesis. Berberis aristata has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities and is used in menorrhagia and leucorrhoea. Nymphaea lotus is astringent, demulcent, stomachic and restorative. It is used in dysentery, diarrhoea, leucorrhoea and general debility. Terminalia chebula is stomachic, laxative, a tonic etc. It has adaptogen and anti stress activity, promotes digestive power and heals wounds. Terminalia belerica contains tannin, b-sitosterol, gallic acid, ellagic acid etc. It is used in inflammations, bronchitis, asthma, dyspepsia etc. Phyllanthus emblica is highly nutritious and an important dietary source of vitamin C, minerals and amino acids. It is useful in hemorrhage, anaemia and leucorrhoea. Mangifera indica is astringent and anthelmintic, and it is used in diarrhoea, uterine hemorrhage and other discharges. Adhatoda vasica contains vasicine alkaloids and essential oil, and it is a rich source of vitamin C and carotene. It has a strong coagulant action, which is very useful to minimize blood loss. It also has uterine stimulatory activity and acts as a uterine tonic. It is also useful for the control of postpartum hemorrhage. Pterocarpus santalinus is astringent, antipyretic and diaphoretic. It is used in inflammation, wound healing, vomiting and hemophilic disorders associated with menstrual disorders.