Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

	ASOKA Botanical Name— Saraka asoca (Roxb.) Dc. Wilde (S. indica auct. non L.)(Jonesia ashoka)  Family- CAESALPINOIDEAE   Names in different languages Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi- Ashoka; Telugu- Ashoka Chettu; Tamil- Ashogam. Synonyms— Kañkeli, Madhu puspa, Rakta pallava, Vanjulah, Hema puspa, Gatasoka Introduction— We can see a clear description from Atharva veda parisita. It show very much action in female reproductive system.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     If You need complete  details  with pictures please buy our CD Rom	Kumkum / safron - Crocus sativus Crocuses belong to the family Iridaceae. The saffron crocus is classified as Crocus sativus, It is a shrub. Leaves are seen towards the base of the stem and are compactly arranged.Read More about safron.....