Phytochemical and Pharmacological Importance of Saraca indica

Ashoka is the most ancient tree of India, known as a Saraca asoca (Roxb.), De.wild or Saraca indica belonging family Caesalpinaceae. Saraca indica is reported to contain glycoside, flavonoids, tannins and saponins. It is used as spasmogenic, oxytocic, uterotonic, anti-bacterial, anti-tumour, antiprogestational, antiestrogenic activity against menorrhagia and anti-cancer. This review contains phytochemical constituent and pharmacological activity of various parts of plant.