Muyuju (scientific name: Saraca asoca ), also known as Ashoka or Ashoka in India, is a legume tree. It is one of the three sacred trees of Buddhism and is said to have been the tree that stood at the place where Buddha was born. In India, it has long been beloved as a tree that grants the love of young girls and is also a "tree of happiness" associated with childbirth, birth, and marriage.
Traditionally, it has been used for many years for a wide range of health management purposes, primarily in the gynecological field, including infertility, menopausal disorders, menstrual problems, uterine bleeding, internal bleeding, as well as bile duct bleeding, hemorrhoids, dysentery, indigestion, ulcers, and acne. Recent research, mainly in basic research and some clinical studies, has suggested that ginger may have physiological effects such as anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, improving dyslipidemia, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-HIV, anti-kidney stone, improving menorrhagia, and improving polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
In terms of ingredients, it has been reported to contain a variety of physiologically active ingredients, such as flavonoids, tannins, plant sterols, steroid glycosides, and lignan glycosides. It is also known to contain phytoestrogen-like components that exhibit female hormone-like effects, and it has been suggested that they may be involved in multifaceted actions such as regulating hormone balance, anti-inflammatory properties, and antioxidant properties.
Features of Muyuju
- Scientific name: Saraca asoca
- Classification: Fabaceae, Saraca genus
- Other names: Ashoka, Ashoka
- Appearance: Yellow to reddish-orange clusters of flowers bloom.
- Origin: India to South Asia
Main ingredients (reported examples)
- Flavonoids: quercetin, catechin, epicatechin, luteolin, etc.
- Tannins: catechin tannins, gallic acid derivatives, etc.
- Plant sterols: β-sitosterol, stigmasterol
- Steroids and steroid glycosides: Saracin, Sarasinol, etc.
- Lignans and glycosides: lignin glycosides, phenolic glycosides, etc.
- Phytoestrogen-like components: isoflavone-like compounds, etc.
Expected effects
- Supports menstruation and hormone balance: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle by stabilizing the uterine environment and hormone balance.
- Menopausal condition support: It has been suggested that the action of phytoestrogen-like components may contribute to alleviating physical changes associated with menopause.
- Lipid balance support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining the balance of lipid and cholesterol levels.
- Blood sugar balance support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.
- Anti-tumor related supportive effects: It has been reported to have anti-proliferative activity at the cellular level against various cancer cell lines.
- Anti-inflammatory support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to reducing the inflammatory burden by modulating the inflammatory response.
- Antioxidant support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to the suppression of active oxygen and cell protection.
- Antibacterial and antiviral support: It has been reported to have growth inhibitory activity against some microorganisms.
