Ashvagandha
Ashwagandha / Winter Cherry / (Withania somnifera)
Benefits of Ashvagandha aka Indian Ginseng: Physical fitness,
Stress & Hypertension Relief, Rejuvenation, Longevity
Used by athletes to improve performance
Size: 60 Capsules
Latin Name :
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.
English Name / Common Name :
Winter Cherry / Ashwagandha
Sanskrit / Indian Name :
Ashvagandha
Ashvagandha in Sanskrit means " smelling like a horse ", probably originating from the odor of its fresh root which resembles that of a sweaty horse. Ashvagandha is a well known anti-stress herb. The species name somnifera means "sleep-bearing" in Latin, indicating it was considered a sedative, but it has been also used for sexual vitality and as an adaptogen. It is also popularly known as Indian Ginseng.
Action
A unique herb with anti-stress adaptogenic action that leads to better physical fitness and helps cope with life's daily stress. It increases physiological endurance and protects against effects of stress. It is especially beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, and premature aging.
Indications
General debility
As a daily health supplement to cope with life’s daily stress
In the prevention and treatment of many stress related diseases like arteriosclerosis, premature aging, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and malignancy
As an aphrodisiac
Dosage
1 capsule twice a day, before meals.
Recommended only at the age of 14 years and above.
{Since the product is in capsule form, some children below 14 years may have difficulty to swallow.}
Herbal Stress Relief through Ashwagandha
Introduction to Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has been extensively used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used also by Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against the infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the total immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.
Ashwagandha is a shrub that actually flourishes in India and North America. The roots of the ashwagandha plant have been employed for the millennia by Ayurvedic healers. Ashwagandha has many other beneficial elements, including flavonoids and members of the withanolide class. Numerous modern studies also have found that ashwagandha is very effective in reducing inflammation, treating tumors, decreasing stress, increasing the mental activity, invigorating the body, and as an antioxidant
Long ago - before the births of Buddhism, Yoga and Christianity - there was recorded the extensive use of ashwagandha as a healing herb in India. Today, after thousands of years of continuous use ashwagandha is basically regarded as one of the most valuable Ayurvedic medicinal plants.
Ashwagandha : A powerful aphrodisiac
Sometimes called "Indian Ginseng" ashwagandha - Latin name, Withania somnifera - has been used in a severe number of forms to treat a huge variety of physical maladies. The roots and leaves of the plant are prepared conventionally as powder, decoction, oil, poultice, etc. These have been also suggested for the remedy of various health problems nervous disorders, intestinal infections,and impotency. Above all this it is popularly used by physicians in India as a powerful aphrodisiac.
Ashwagandha is the Ginseng of Ayurvedic herbal medicine
Ashwagandha is the one of the wonder herbs in Ayurvedic medicine
Ashwagandha is one of the wonder drugs that described in Ayurveda. The herb has been used for many other purposes. The main action of Ashwagandha, as per Ayurveda, is to actually increase sexual power. It is the best ever aphrodisiac herb well described in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. However, latest researches also reveal that the herb has potent activity in any stressful condition including anxiety, depression, OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder etc. The herb is also great for curing the senile problems, poor eyesight, heart pain, hips and back pain, general debility, sleeplessness etc. It is also very effective in case of Leucoderma, bronchitis and asthma according to some researchers. Some of the experts also say that Ashwagandha is a tonic, which increases the sperm count and sexual potency. In the rural areas vegetable that made out of this plant is given to tuberculosis patients. It also increases the total iron content in the blood
Ashwagandha is basically simular to ginseng but far less expensive. Ashwagandha is as Ayurvedas superior rejuvenative herb for the muscles, bone marrow and semen. Ashwagandha is a wonderful superior herb for stress, weakness, tissue deficiency, the elderly, overwork, lack of sleep, nervous exhaustion, sexual debility, problems of old age, loss of memory, loss of muscular energy, insomnia, weak eyes, cough, infertility, glandular swelling. It actually inhibits the aging and catalyzes the anabolic processes of the body, nurtures and clarifies the mind promoting dreamless sleep. ASHWAGANDA helps the body just adapt to stress, but it also rebuilds the overall nervous system without stimulating it, a wonderful sleep tonic. In the morning it also helps build the immune system and musculo-skeletal systems, both of which are negatively impacted by daily stress & helps those under stress.
Useful preparations of Ashwagandha:
A paste of ashwagandha leaves when applied on a local inflammation as result acts as anti-inflammatory.
The herbal massage oil which actually includes this herb is useful in many conditions like paralysis, epilepsy, sleeplessness etc.
The preparation of Ashwagandha which is when processed with ghee, sugar and honey is a very good aphrodisiac and also increases semen quantity, sperm count and mobility. It is also effectively used in Erectile dysfunction, low libido and premature ejaculation.
Ashwagandha roots when used frequently helps to improve the conditions like emaciation of children, senile debility, rheumatism, in all other cases of general debility, nervous exhaustion, brain-fag, low of memory, loss of muscular energy and spermatorrhoea. It increases the body energy and vigor . It helps to actually rebuild the body system which is worn out due to chronic diseases like syphilis, rheumatism etc. It also effectively replenishes the lowered energy of body due to over-work, mental exertion thus preventing early ageing.
Ashwagandha when used on a regular basis is very useful in emaciated children. It also increases body weight and body energy.
Regular use of ashwagandha also helps to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Fine powder of ashwagandha well mixed with oil is also very use full in many skin conditions.
Ashwagandha also acts as galactogogue and thickens the milk when given that to nursing mothers.
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