Ashoka Churna (powder), organic

The evergreen ashoka tree grows in the foothills of the central and east Himalayas in India up to an altitude of 600 m.  It is often found in indian gardens because of its beautiful gold-coloured blossoms.  Ashoka means "reliever of suffering" or "free from suffering".  In ayurveda ashoka is known as the women's friend because it is meant to guide the healthy functioning of the female reproductive system with its phytoestrogens (not established scientifically).  Ashoka has a calming effect on the pitta and kapha doshas.