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Ashwagandha and its Origin
Ashwagandha is a plant. The root and berry are used to make medicine. The name Ashwagandha is from the Sanskrit language and is a combination of the word ashva, meaning horse, and gandha, meaning smell. The root has a strong aroma that is described as “horse-like.” Traditionally, it is believed that a person who consumes this herbal medicine will gain horse-like strength and vitality. It is also referred to as Withania Somnifera(Latin name), Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry. In Ayurvedic, Indian, and Unani medicine, ashwagandha is described as “Indian ginseng.” Ashwagandha is also used in traditional African medicine for a variety of ailments. Ashwagandha soothes and calms down the stressed mind and nerves. It relieves nervous exhaustion, brain fag, loss of memory, and loss of muscular energy. It helps to normalize the sympathetic tone that is increased in Stress, Anxiety and Depression.
Ashwagandha is a herb regarded as a 1st class adaptogenic tonic in one of the worlds greatest herbal medical systems, an herb which can compare favorably to the world’s most renowned herbal tonics. Ashwagandha, one of the most valuable herbs in the Ayurvedic medical system dating back more than 3,000 years. Ashwagandha, also known as "Winter Cherry," improves the body-s ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Perhaps the most famous Ayurvedic rejuvenative botanical used in many tonics and formulas, Ashwagandha is a rejuvenative that helps maintain proper nourishment of the tissues, particularly muscle and bone, while supporting the proper function of the adrenals and reproductive system.
Ashwagandha, the magical herb, is considered to be a nature's gift to mankind. For centuries, Ayurvedic medicine has used it to treat people for their day to day woes such as stress, anxiety, exhaustion, lack of sleep with an abundance of antioxidants, iron and amino acids, it's no surprise that Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. Ashwagandha is classified as a rasayana i.e. rejuvenation in Ayurveda and expected to promote physical and mental health, restore the body and increase longevity. It has been glorified over time for its dual capacity to energise and calm at the same time.
Modern research has found several types of alkaloids in Ashwagandha of which somniferin and withaniol are responsible for its multiple actions. The roots of the plant have been reported to have Alkaloids, Withanolides and many Glycosides. Several studies over the past few years have looked into whether Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-stress, antioxidant, mind-boosting, immune-enhancing, and rejuvenating properties. Historically Ashwagandha root has also been noted to have sex-enhancing properties.
Uses of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is very commonly used as an “adaptogen” to help the body cope with daily stress, and as a general tonic. The benefits of Ashwagandha are perfect for those battling stress, as it inhibits high levels of cortisol, 'the stress hormone'. It is in fact used in tranquilizers and antidepressants drugs, since it helps relieve physical and mental stress and overcome depression. It also improves the brain's memory functions like attention and concentration, hence helping with the symptoms of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Ashwagandha is also used for fertility problems in men and women and also to increase sexual desire. Ashwagandha is also referred to as balya, which means giving strength in conditions like general debility. It is known to improve energy, increase stamina and endurance. Ashwagandha enables the body to reserve and sustain vital energy throughout the day while promoting sound, peaceful sleep at night." These varied benefits are what makes Ashwagandha a go-to choice in Indian herbal medicine. In addition to boosting your overall immunity, Ashwagandha also has the potential to be a serious anti-cancer agent as it slows the growth of cancerous tumors.
Some people also use ashwagandha for improving thinking ability, decreasing pain and swelling (inflammation), and preventing the effects of aging. Ashwagandha is used for arthritis, anxiety, trouble sleeping (insomnia), tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, a skin condition marked by white patchiness (leukoderma), bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, hiccups, and chronic liver disease. Ashwagandha is applied to the skin for treating wounds, backache, and one-sided paralysis (hemiplegia). Ashwagandha has a rich history in Ayurveda for its wound healing abilities. Traditionally, fresh leaves were used topically to heal joint pains, skin sores and to reduce swelling.
The rejuvenating properties of Ashwagandha make it very effective in treating insomnia. It calms the nervous system, eases stress and gets rid of sleeplessness. Traditionally, it is used as a powder mixed with honey and warm milk for calming vata and regulating your sleep and wake cycles. You can also have a cup of hot milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of powdered Ashwagandha before bedtime.
Ashwagandha stimulates DHEA, which is a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen and stimulates the production of natural skin oils. It also promotes the production of vital compounds and proteins for healthy skin such as hyaluronan for skin hydration, elastin to keep the skin supple and collagen for skin strength. For glowing skin, you can also use Ashwagandha as a toner with dried ginger and lemon.
Used in shampoos, Ashwagandha is believed to help improve scalp circulation and strengthen the hair, as well as help get rid of dandruff. It also appears to stimulate production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the colour of your hair. So, it may actually reverse graying of hair. And if that wasn't enough, it also helps deal with hair loss.
Ashwagandha is an herb that improves the body’s ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Ashwagandha has been used to treat conditions such as fatigue, chronic disease, impotence, and waning memory. Ashwagandha is specific for a wide range of conditions includeng arthritic inflammation, anxiety, insomnia, respiratory disorders, nervous disorders, gynecological disorders, male infertility and impotence.
It is a herb that enhances resistance to stress, increases stamina and promotes general well-being. Many Western herbalists refer to this herb as "Ayurvedic ginseng" because of its reputation for increasing energy, strength, and stamina, and for its ability to relieve stress. According to the Ayurvedic system, Ashwagandha is the best herb for balancing Vata in the body. Vata governs all movement in the body, including the movement of nerve impulses throughout the nervous system.
Ashwagandha is a tonic-strengthening herb that is high in iron content and increases hemoglobin. Ashwagandha berries are a blood purifier that improves circulation and absorption of nutrients by cells. It is used as a liver and kidney tonic in Chinese medicine. Ashwagandha rejuvenates tissues throughout the body, clears the mind, strengthens the nerves, and promotes restful sleep. It has the ability to improve memory, sexual ability and lessens graying of the hair. Additionally, Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, that is, it works on muscles and nerves to increase performance in athletes, enhances psychomotor coordination, and reaction time. It helps to tone the liver, kidneys, immune system and balances hormones in the body.
Ashwagandha is a good hypnotic in Alcoholism. Ashwagandha a good natural remedy for Arthritis. It is a good adaptogenic, immunity booster. Ashwagandha is an essential additive in herbal formulation for hypertension due to its effects on nerves, stress and brain and sleep. Ashwagandha is very useful in spermatorrhea, loss of strength, lack of sexual drive, erectile dysfunction. Ashwagandha is found to be promising in steritlity of women. Ashwagandha It is a good Uterine anti-inflammatory so useful in Uterine infections. Ashwagandha is used as an application in carbuncles, scrofulous and other glandular swellings The oils processed with Ashwagandha and other herbs are used in rheumatic pains and swellings. Ashwagandha is a good herb to be used when the body needs fresh energy and the rejuvenating effect that is depleted due to Chronic Constitutional diseases like Syphilis, Tuberculosis, Rheumatic fever, over-work and stressful situations.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR WHITE DISCHARGE AND INFERTILITY
Take round 3gm of Ashwagandha powder with 12gm of sugar candy and sugar twice daily with milk to care white discharge and infertility
ASHWAGANDHA FOR IMPOTENCY
Take Ashwagandha powder and sugar in equal proportions measuring 3 to 6 gm with milk everyday cures impotency
AN A REJUVENATIVE HERB FOR OLD AGE
Add one gm each of Ashwagandha, sugar candy, honey and take 10gm ghee every morning to improve humors, strengthening the body and brings back youthfulness.
Take equal quantities of Ashwagandha and Tribulus powder and store it in greasy container. Take around 6 to 12 gm twice daily with hot milk regularly for 4 months. his cures vata dosha, old age related problems and rejuvenates the body. The same medicine taken with 6gm ghee and 3 gm honey cures the disease in which vital humors of the body are excreted through urine.
Take 10 gm Ashwagandha with Amla juice everyday and gradually increase the quantity. This stops aging.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR INCREASING STAMINA AND SPERM COUNT
Add Ashwagandha in one-fourth quantity of ghee, grind it nicely and store it in a container. Take 5gm of this powder with milk or lukewarm water regularly for one month to increase strength and sperm. This cures all types of pains ad wind related problems.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR PHYSICAL WEAKNESS
Extract of the pure oil from Ashwagandha roots cures weakness and wind related problems
ASHWAGANDHA FOR STOMACH DISORDER
Grind Ashwagandha roots in cow urine and apply on the affected ares to care the swelling due to stomach disorder
WIND RELATED PROBLEM DUE TO HEART DISEASE
Grind Ashwagandha powder with hot water and take it regularly to care wind related problem due to heart disease
ASHWAGANDHA FOR REDUCTION IN BREAST MILK
Make decoction with Ashwagandha roots, Vidharikand and Mulethi and take it with milk to increase the breast milk.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR ARTHRITIS
Coarsely grind the roots, skin , leaves, flowers and fruits of Ashwagandha and take out the rasa, take at least 30 to 60 gm of this juice to care arthritis.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR PILES
Add the skin of Ashwagandha and Nirgundi with Kateri fruits and paipal with ghee and burn it. Give fumigation in the rectum area to cure piles.
Poison: In case of snake bite give 6gm of Ashwagandha roots juice at an interval of 1 hour to remove the effect of poison
ASHWAGANDHA FOR WHOOPING COUGH
Take 12gm of Ashwagandha, grind them and add 12 gm of sugar candy, now pour one liter water and make the decoction till it reduces to one-eight quantity. Give this decoction in little quantity to care whooping cough.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR JOINT PAIN
Take 3 gm of winter cherry powder and add equal quantity of ghee and one gm unrefined sugar and take it twice daily to care joint pain.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR BLOOD IMPURITIES
Take equal quantities of Ashwagandha powder and sugar, make a fine powder and take 4gm with honey to care blood impurities The word Ashwagandha literally means "the sweat of a horse" indicating that one who takes it would have the strength and sexual vitality of a horse.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR WEAKNESS
Taking Ashwagandha powder with milk, ghee or water cures weakness in children, weakness in old people and reduces the aging process.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR SLEEPLESSNESS
Taking ashwagandha powder with ghee made out of cow milk or sugar cures sleeplessness and pain in the hips. The decoction is beneficial to care tuberculosis. Adding honey in the juice of winter cherry leaves cures the problem of sleeplessness due to joint pain.
PAIN IN THE HIPS AND BACK PAIN
Adding sugar candy and ghee in Ashwagandha powder cures pain in the hips and backache.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR WEAK EYESIGHT
Add liquorice in Ashwagandha powder and take it with amla juice to care weak eyesight
ASHWAGANDHA FOR OLD AGE PROBLEMS
Taking Ashwagandha powder with honey and ghee regularly for one month in winter season cures old age problems.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR HEART PAIN
Take Ashwagandha powder and Baheda with jaggery for quick relief in heart ache.
ALL TYPES OF PROBLEMS
Regular consumption of Ashwagandha with Giloy extract and honey cures all types of problems.
VATA DOSHA (WIND RELATED PROBLEM)
Consumption of Ashwagandha, Shatavari, ghee and honey cures the vata dosha
Good To Know:
100% vegetarian.
Free from sugar, artificial colours, artificial flavours, preservatives, and gelatin.
Composition:
Each capsule contains: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract.
Dosage/Directions for use:
As directed by your doctor/dietician.
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