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Ayurveda Ayur+veda, Ayur= life,veda= knowledge
Ayurveda means the knowledge of life. It was originated in India thousands of years ago and has been benefiting people since that time. In the current scenarios, we always prefer homeopathic or allopathic for treatment of any desease. We are not aware of the Ayurveda medicines and if aware though we don’t trust it. Many professional doctors also recommend to try Ayurveda treatment atleast once.
There are many Ayurvedic herbs having numerous benefits. In this write-up we’ll discuss the benefits of Ashwagandha and it’s uses.
What is Ashwagandha:-
The scientific name of Ashwagandha is Withania Somnifera. The king of Ayurvedic herbs. You will be fascinated to know that Ashwagandha is comprised of two words i,e. Ashwa+gandha. Ashwa means horse and gandha means smell. Even from a kilometer Ashwagandha can be smelled like a horse. It is one of the most widely used Ayurveda herb and is most beneficial too. You all must have heard about Ashwagandha. It is most useful in balancing our body if going through any mis balance or common desease.
Benefits of Ashwagandha:-
Thyroid hormone – If a person has higher thyroid level, Ashwagandha can surely take it back to normal. If your thyroid hormone is on lower level then also you can take Ashwagandha to increase it.
Stress relief – If you have stress problem due to any reason you can take ashwagandha and use it regularly. It makes your mind relax and thus, relieves stress.
Immunity – Ashwagandha also smoothes the immune system of our body. It provides better immunity to the human body.
Cancer – Cancer can be stated as one of the most dangerous deseases. Ashwagandha acts as a superior medicine for a cancer patient and improves their health. It also helps in curing the after treatment side effects of cancer.
Muscles growth – People who exercise in gym can take benefits from the Ashwagandha as it increases the speed of muscles growth. You can Ashwagandha in place of other supplements as it is natural and chemical free herb.
Cure nerves – Ashwagandha also repairs the nerves of neurons in our body. If any of your nerves are damaged, you can try Ashwagandha.
In children – Teens who are under the age of 20, they can consume Ashwagandha daily with one glass of water. It will make them stronger and desease free for life time. It will improve their respiratory system, hormonal system, digestive system,etc.
Ashwagandha also acts as an antibiotic in our body. It kills harmful germs and bacteria’s.
How to use Ashwagandha :-
- You can prepare powder of ashwagandha and consume it as prescribed by a doctor.
- Many ready-made powders of Ashwagandha are readily available in the market. Himalaya,Patanjali,organic India, etc manufacture Ashwagandha powder.
- Ashwagandha powder is not so appealing in terms of taste. So, we recommend you take it with milk.
- One more option is there, if you don’t like the taste of Ashwagandha then you can also buy it’s capsules. Ashwagandha capsules can be found in any medicine shop.
Some side effects of Ashwagandha :-
Every medicine rather it be allopathic, homeopathic or Ayurvedic have some side effects. Ashwagandha has lots and lots of positive benefits in both male and female body. But, we can’t just list the benefits of Ashwagandha so here are some of the rare side effects of consuming Ashwagandha—
- If you are taking any medicine of diabetes, depression and insomnia, you must not take Ashwagandha in that situation. Other medicines interact with Ashwagandha and produces harmful chemicals that can adversely affect your health. You can take Ashwagandha separately it will improve your health but not with any other medicine.
Recognition of Ashwagandha plant:-
Ashwagandha petals are usually light brown with green sepals surrounding it. It is also known as Indian ginseng, Poison gooseberry or winter cherry. Withania somnifera is cultivated widely in the drier regions of India. It grows good in areas with stony soil and sunlight to partial shade. In later spring, it can be cultivated greenwood cuttings also. Nepal, China and Yemen are some of the countries that produce Ashwagandha. It is s plant of nightshade family. All the other species of nightshade family are morphological similar in nature. It is supplied as a dietary supplement in other countries. Ashwagandha is a perennial shrub and grows from 35-75 cm tall. The flowers of Ashwagandha are green coloured,small and bell shaped. A branch named Tomentose grows from the middle of the plant radically. In India, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are leading producers of Indian ginseng. The roots of Ashwagandha plant is also used for preparing different types of medicines.
Conclusion:-
Intake of Ayurveda is never a bad idea. Almost every desease every sickness has an Ayurvedic treatment which is not known by everyone. A healthy person can also consume Ashwagandha daily for a better span of life. Ashwagandha smoothes all the functions of the body and nourishes the organs. It has been used by our ancestors and wise saints from hundreds and thousands of years ago. Without any question Ashwagandha has some side effects and negative point but that are negligible in front of it’s benefits. If you are suffering from any kind of desease you should try Ayurveda treatment. Ayurveda medicines have least side effects as compared to any other medicines.
Ashwagandha Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the best time to take ashwagandha?
On daily basis also you can take it in night everyday with a glass of water or milk.
Does Ashwagandha increase stamina?
Stamina – Ashwagandha increases the endurance and stamina of a human body. Both men and women can get benefit from it. In sports also consumption of Ashwagandha can make you more full of stamina.
Does Ashwagandha help sexually?
Low sperm count – Those men’s who have low sperm count can consume Ashwagandha as it increases the sperm level. It also increases the sexual performance in both male and female.
Who should not use Ashwagandha?
Females who are pregnant should not consume Ashwagandha in any forms. It has some hard properties which can harm the growth of baby.
So, all the information about Ashwagandha plant has been listed above. Give it a try.
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