The use of the Asoka Tree (Saraca asoca) for treating bladder infections is primarily rooted in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. In classical Ayurvedic texts, the bark and flowers of the Asoka tree are described as being useful in the management of various gynecological disorders, as well as in conditions involving the urinary tract. The plant is believed to possess diuretic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties that may theoretically benefit urinary disorders, including infections of the bladder. However, most references to its use for bladder infections are based on traditional formulations, folk remedies, or broader claims about maintaining urinary tract health, rather than targeted, evidence-based recommendations for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) specifically.

Scientific studies related to the Asoka tree have focused more on its potential in gynecological conditions such as menorrhagia, rather than on urinary tract infections. While some preliminary laboratory studies suggest the plant has antimicrobial properties, there is a lack of robust clinical trials directly assessing its efficacy for bladder infections in humans. Therefore, the evidence supporting the use of Asoka tree for bladder infections is primarily traditional, with limited and indirect scientific support, and cannot be considered strong or conclusive.