Ashwagandha–amongst the most revered plant in Indian Ayurveda – happens to be one of the most POWER-full Herb to many, a Royal Rejuvenator to some, an Adaptogen – Stress Reliever- for others or an Indian Ginseng and Winter Cherry to the remaining. The list of its multipurpose continues….Endlessly.
Ashwagandha, an all-time evergreen herb is predominantly grown in Indian Subcontinent, Africa and in few part of Middle East too that measures between 3-5 foot.
Ashwa in Sanskrit means horse while Gandha means the smell. So the name of Ashwagandha could have possibly been derived due to horse like smell emanating from its roots. Secondly and distantly, is also indicates that it can make you as powerful as a Horse.
In the current pandemic crisis of COVID 19, a lot many alternative medicinal experts are recommending Ashwagandha owing to its strong immunity boosting properties. A lot many scientific research is going on across the globe to prove its efficacy as a strong immunity booster amongst many other. We list down a few well known healing properties that are known since centuries to Ayurveda.
Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Several Research reveals that Ashwagandha possesses Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tumor, Anti-stress, Anti-oxidant, Immunomodulatory and rejuvenating properties. Ashwagandha also appears to benefit the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems. Let’s see the benefits one by one
- Helpful in Insomnia
One of the most common complaint during sleep time is Insomnia that occurs due to problems arising while asleep or in maintaining it. Indian Ayurveda system recommends to use to the root or whole plant extract of Ashwagandha or in English Withania somnifera to induce sleep or in sleeping disorder. It is a natural remedy provided by our Divine Mother Earth. On the other hand a majority of currently available drugs for insomnia are quite addictive in nature and does have side effects too. Hence the use of this herbal remedy could be an alternative choice of treatment for insomnia.
- Helpful in improving Memory & Cognitive functions
As we grow older and older our cognitive properties declines. Ashwagandha is been used since ages in Ayurvedic system of medicine to enhance memory and improve cognition functions. A number of research has been done on it and in several case the results are very encouraging. Ashwagandha may be effective in enhancing both immediate and general memory in people with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) as well as improving executive function, attention, and information processing speed.
- Helpful in Boosting Immunity
In a layman’s term, Immunity may be said to be an ability that helps in resisting diseases and infections in the body. It depends from person to person. The case in point is current COVID 19 Pandemic crisis where the infections is far more sever in children and older age people whose immunity is said to lower than a young adult. However, there are certain methods in which immunity can be boosted naturally. By talking Ashwagandha regularly in small doses has been found to be an effective way of boosting immunity. This herb is also known to increase WBC (White Blood Cells), RBC (Red Blood Cells) and Platelet count in the body.
- Helpful in Boosting Thyroid Function
Thyroid is one of the major problem affecting the normal life of the people. It is widely learnt that Ashwagandha may be able to benefit people with low thyroid function since animal studies show that it has a thyroid hormone balancing effect. Withania Somnifera or Ashwagandha root extract if given on a daily basis, can increase the secretion of thyroid hormones.
- Helpful in Reducing Stress & Anxiety
Stress and Anxiety is one of the most common problems of this so called competitive world. Everyone wants to be ahead of his peers taking a toll on his stress level unknowingly. However, this Royal herb, Ashwagandha has been proven scientifically in reducing the stress and anxiety. Ashwagandha helps to reduce the Cortisol which is also known as stress hormone and is released by the Adrenal glands in response to stress. So if you want to stay ahead of the curve – take recourse in this POWER-full herb daily.
- Anti-Cancer properties
In fact many studies have been done across the globe to see the anti-cancer properties of this Royal herb. In a few of these studies, it has been have found that Ashwagandha does have an ability to stop or curtail the growth of cells in certain types of Cancers. In fact, research done on animals indicates the ability of Ashwagandha to decrease Lung tumors. There are encouraging findings that suggest the herb has potential to slow human cancers including breast, lung, kidney, and prostate.
- Helpful in Controlling Diabetes
This Royal Herd widely used in India since ages are widely believed to be helpful in controlling the Diabetes. Ashwagandha stimulates pancreas to secrete insulin which helps to lower the blood sugar levels and therefore enables to control the diabetes.
- Helpful in Boosting Male Fertility
Ashwagandha is helpful in increasing the Testosterone levels among Men. Ashwagandha is been widely used since ages by the alternative medicinal experts in increasing the sperm count and quality thereby increasing the fertility in Men. Several studies have been conducted to prove this benefit of this Powerful herb.
Apart from the above benefits, Ashwagandha is also widely used in controlling Cholesterol levels, muscle building, preventing of seizures, pain reliever besides being helpful in curing Alzheimer and Parkinson amongst others.
How to consume Ashwagandha
Ashwaganda with Milk 
Ashwaganda Sprouts 
Ashwagandha Tab
- Ashwagandha can be easily consumed in powder or tablet form anytime in a day before or after the meals.
- In small quantities there are hardly any side effects of this POWERful Royal Herb.
- Traditionally, it – in powder or tablet form – is taken with milk and honey before going to bed.
- Ashwagandha taken with raw sugar provides a cooling effects in summer seasons
- Can be taken with Ghee and raw sugar for joint pains for females
- Only One or two tablets in a day is advisable by experts or 1 Tea spoon in powder form.
References –
General Information from Publications & Internet.
https://www.science.gov/topicpages/a/ashwagandha+withania+somnifera.html
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