What is ashwagandha?
What is ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as
Indian Winter cherry or Indian Ginseng" is an
evergreen shrub that's found in India, Africa and parts
of the Middle East.
So what is ashwagandha good for?
"Ashwagandha has long been used in Ayurvedic
medicine to increase energy, improve overall health
and reduce inflammation, pain and anxiety, says Dr
Lin. She adds that Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional medicine system in India. It's a healing tradition that uses nutrition, exercise, mindfulness practices and herbs to promote balance between the body, mind, spirit and the environment.
Ashwagandha seems to fit the bill for those who prefer herbal medicines for several reasons.
Ashwagandha benefits
So what does ashwagandha do?
1 Normalizes cortisol levels, which reduces the stress
esponSe.
2.Reduces inflammation.
3. Reduces cancer risks.
4.Improves memory.
5.Improves immune function and anti-aging
properties.
6.Eases stress and anxiety.
7.People who are stressed or anxious, or people with
chronic conditions might turn to ashwagandha to help ease their conditions, Ashwagandha is known to provide aid in managing problems associated with stress and anxiety due to itsRasayana (Rejuvenating) and Vata balancing properties.
These properties may also help in diabetes
management. It also has Vajikarana (aphrodisiac)
property which helps in improving stamina and treats
conditions like erectile dysfunction. Root powder of
Ashwagandha can be taken with milk to help manage
male infertility and erectile dysfunction. It is used as a nervine tonic for various nerve-related problems. It
provides aid in the management of stress and anxiety. It stabilizes the body's response to stressful conditions.
One important precaution with Ashwagandha is that it should be avoided during pregnancy as it might
increase uterine contractions.
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