Ashoka (Saracaasoca) – Properties, Benefits, Parts used & Dosage What is Ashoka? Ashoka tree is one among the sacred legendary trees of India.Ashoka – means reliever of grief.The Latin name of Ashoka is Saracaasoca and it belongs to the family Leguminosae. It is commonly called a tree which is important to decrease your sorrows. This tree has got great religious significance and is also worshipped by some people in parts of India. It is known as ‘’friend of women’’ as