Saraca indica, often referred to as "Ashok briksh" or "Saraca asoca (Roxb.), is a plant used in traditional medicine that is a member of the Fabaceae family (Caesalpiniaceae). The Ashoka tree is a famous medicinal remedy and a holy and traditional plant in India. It is crucial to chronicle the diverse actions of medicinal plants in preventing and treating illnesses to serve humanity. Saraca asoca reportedly contains glycoside, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins. It depicts various pharmacological actions including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antihemorrhagic, uterine tonic, CNS depressive, analgesic, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, antiulcer, anticancer, and antioxidant. This review will discuss Saraca indica's phytochemical composition, various alleged pharmacological effects, and ethnobotanical uses.