Ashwagandha / withania somnifera benefits and side effects.
Ashwagandha / withania somnifera is a medicinal herb, which is also known as Ajagandha, Amangura, Amukkirag, Asan, Asana, Asgan etc. Ashwagandha is a green shrub founds in mainly Asia and African countries.
It is an ayurvedic medicine which is commonly beneficial on reducing stress and anxiety. This is can also be used as an “adaptogen”.
Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera is a popular traditional rasayana remedy of Vaidic Ayurveda,
It is described as a longevity tonic a magical herb which promote well-being,
balanced body energy levels and overall best energy and immunity booster for human health.
Ashwagandha is considered the king of herbs as it is very healthy for Men’s health. Whereas Shatavari is called as a queen as it is very beneficial for women’s health.
Ashwagandha / withania somnifera contains properties that may help in calming the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, and alter the immune system.
Since ashwagandha is traditionally used as an adaptogen, it is used for many conditions related to stress.
Adaptogens helps on the body resist physical and mental stress.
In Some of the conditions it is used for insomnia, aging and anxiety. It is ancient used herb, but there no current scientific evidence that support the benefits of Ashwagandha medicine and its uses.
There is also no good evidence to support benefits of ashwagandha on respiratory disease like asthma and COVID-19.
But definitely there are few anti-inflammatory qualities contains in Ashwagandha so it can provide relief in cough and cold, if taken with hot water or in form of tea.
Few other benefits of Ashwagandha
1] Ashwagandha helps in relieving depression like issues and mental stress
2] Ashwagandha helps in lowering blood sugar and body fat
3] It helps in increasing muscle strength
4] It improves sexual functions and hormonals balance in women
5] Ashwagandha boost Testosterone level and fertility in men
6] It supports heart health
7] Improves mental strength and focus
8] Improve immunity and works as body rejuvenating agent by protect from cell damage
Daily Dosing of Ashwagandha Powder
Ashwagandha is a popular Ayur-Veda medicine, hence it has very less side effects but still basic dosing of ashwagandha can be 200 to 250 mg Ashwagandha Churn or powder Per day with water or milk Can be beneficial for health.
Can pregnant women use ashwagandha churn? Are there any side effects of ashwagandha?
There is very less scientifically proven study available on ashwagandha except Ayurveda, and hence it is not recommended to pregnant women, and large doses of ashwagandha can bring health issues like upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea like conditions.
Is ashwagandha / withania somnifera good for skin as an anti-ageing agent?
There are very few studies available on ashwagandha as a skincare product, but as per ayurvedic scripts it can be used to battle with skin diseases, such as wrinkles, ageing issues, dark spots etc.
Ashwagandha is ancient medicinal herb with unknown usage, hence there is a need of scientific practical studies to back its benefit to our health.
Hopefully as per today’s popularity towards traditional ayurvedic medicine, such scientific search is done on this mysterious usage of Ashwagandha, which reveal its ultimate usage.
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