Ashoka Tree vs Keishi-bukuryo-gan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ashoka Tree

Saraca asoca

Womens Health

Keishi-bukuryo-gan

Cinnamomum + Poria + Peach formula

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Ashoka Tree

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Keishi-bukuryo-gan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sacred tree of India; bark is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda for women's uterine health — considered specifically for the uterus.

Classical Kampo and TCM formula for blood stasis in the lower abdomen — one of the most prescribed Kampo formulas for gynecological blood stasis.

Active Compounds

catechol tannins, haematoxylin, leucocyanidin, ketosterols, saponins

cinnamaldehyde, paeoniflorin, pachymic acid, prunasin, benzoylpaeoniflorin

Traditional Uses

Uterine tonic and menorrhagia in Ayurveda, Dysmenorrhea treatment, Leucorrhea, Sacred tree associated with female energy

Gynecological blood stasis in Kampo and TCM, Menstrual clots and endometriosis, Uterine fibroids, Widely prescribed in Japanese and Chinese gynecology

Modern Uses

Uterine tonic (clinical evidence), Antiestrogenic activity, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Antiplatelet, Anti-inflammatory, Hormonal modulation, Clinical evidence for dysmenorrhea

Adult Dosage

3–6 g bark as decoction; 500 mg extract 2–3x daily

Standardized Kampo extracts as directed by practitioner

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children

Pregnancy, Bleeding disorders, Anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

GI upset, Hormonal effects

Blood thinning, GI upset, Uterine stimulation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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