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Description of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha : aphrodisiac

Treatments of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha adaptogenic

Uses of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha :Contraindications

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USES OF ASHWAGANDHA

Ashwagandha Treatments

After long use in India, Ashwagandha has been introduced to the West and has enjoyed a very enthusiastic reception among the scientific community. Its use has been mentioned as a tonic for men and woman etc.

Also noted that it was used in folk medicine against arthritis, asthma, cancer, candidiasis, colds, cough, cystitis, debility, diarrhea, fever, gynecopathy, hiccups, hypertension, inflammations, lumbago, nausea, piles, proctitis, psoriasis, rheumatism, ringworm, scabies, senility small pox, sores, syphilis, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid and wounds.

Ashwagandha adaptogenic

Ashwagandha has good impressive adaptogenic properties. With a program of good nutrition, it can boost both immunity and endurance.

Historical or Traditional Use

A powerful aphrodisiac sometimes called "Indian Ginseng" has been used in a number of forms to treat a huge variety of physical maladies. The roots and leaves of the plant are prepared traditionally as powder, decoction, oil, poultice, etc. These have been suggested for the remedy of various health problems nervous disorders, intestinal infections, and impotency. Above all, it is popularly used by physicians in India as a powerful aphrodisiac.

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THERAPEUTIC USES

Ashwagandha is one of the wonder herbs in Ayurvedic medicine.
Ashwagandha can be used by both men and women, Ashwagandha acts to calm the mind and promote sound, restful sleep.
Ashwagandha works as an adaptogen, promoting the body's ability to maintain homeostasis and resist stress, which prevents or minimizes imbalances that may lead to health problems, whether from poor diet, lack of sleep, mental stress.
Ashwagandha helps the body to tackle various types of stress.
Ashwagandha is a revitalizing herb that maintains proper nourishment of the tissues.
Ashwagandha increases resistance to stress.
Ashwagandha also used in diabetes, and premature aging.
Ashwagandha root contains the best nutrients for hypothyroidism.
Ashwagandha also used

To improves physical endurance
As a good natural nutrient for insomnia
As a good nutrient and hormonal function for thyroid
To regulates and stimulates thyroid
For anxiety
For sex Libido
As an adaptogen
To relieves pressure and hypertension
As a well-built rejuvenative.
As used for arthritic pain relief
As anti-inflammatory
To decrease high cholesterol levels
To enhances mind functions

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PROPERTIES AND ACTION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Rasa : Tikta, Kashaya
Guna : Laghu
Virya : Usna
Vipaka : Madhura
Arma : Rasayana, Vatakaphaapaha, Balya, Vajikarana

IMPORTANT FORMULATIONS

Asvagandhadyarista, Asvagandhadi Leha, Balasvagandhalakshyadi Taila

THERAPEUTIC USES IN AYURVEDA

Sotha (Oedemma)
Kshyaya (Cachexia)
Daurbalya (Fatigue & weakness)
Vataroga (All diseases caused by the Humor Vata e.g.Malnutrition, Paralysis etc.)
Klaibya (Impotency)

DOSE - 3-6 g of the drug in powder form.

Side-effects

In at least two published clinical trials of Withania somnifera, the side effects experienced by W. somnifera treated individuals were not significantly different than the side effects experienced by placebo treated individuals. However, there has been one report that Withania somnifera can stimulate the thyroid and lead to thyrotoxicosis in some people. Ashwagandha accomplishes these benefits without any known side effects. Remember: this herb has undergone over 2,500 years of field tests.

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Notes of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha healing herb	Ashwagandha for physical and mental stress
Ashwagandha valuable Ayurvedic medicinal plant	Ashwagandha a nutrient
Ashwagandha Indian as Ayurvedic Ginseng	Ashwagandha for muscle mass
Ashwagandha Ayurvedic aphrodisiac	Ashwagandha immune modulator
Ashwagandha diuretic	Ashwagandha antioxidant herb
Ashwagandha Ayurvedic tonic herb	Ashwagandha a tonic for elderly
Ashwagandha Ayurvedic for stress	Ashwagandha for cardiovascular health
Ashwagandha herb for physical endurance	Ashwagandha for athletes
Ashwagandha nervous disorders	Ashwagandha for pregnant or lactating women
Ashwagandha Physical endurance	Ashwagandha for ill and sick person
Ashwagandha rheumatism	Ashwagandha for smokers
Ashwagandha adaptogen	Ashwagandha for people who take lots of alcohol
Ashwagandha for mental illness	Ashwagandha with antibiotic
Ashwagandha for general health	Ashwagandha with contraceptive pills
Ashwagandha for muscular pain	Ashwagandha increases testosterone
Ashwagandha for brain power	Ashwagandha acts in impotency.