Modern Pharmacological Action: The ethanolic and water extracts of bark of Saraca indica are effective in vitro against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris and Klebsiella pneumoniae. In addition, some other researchers have also indicated that ethanolic and water extracts of the leaves of the plant show antibacterial activity only against Escherichia coli. Moreover, the methanolic and water extracts of its leaves are effective against Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhimurium. The seed, bark and flowers of Ashoka are mainly used for in menorrhagia, astringent, Diabetes, biliousness, dyspepsia, ulcers and can also be used as uterine stimulant, estrogenic effects, abortifacient. They are also known to have properties like uterine stimulant, antiulcer, anti depressant, antibacterial, antioxidant and larvicidal activity.