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Ashwagandha (Asgandh) Withania Somnifera

In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha root is used same as Ginseng is used in Chinese traditional medicine In Ayurveda it is used as aphrodisiacs, diuretics and treat memory loss

Ashwagandha contains Withanolides (steroids) as active ingredient which is similar to Ginsenoides in Chinese Ginseng
 

Names

Latin name: Withania Somnifera
English name: Indian ginseng
Sanskrit / Ayurveda name: Ashwagandha
Hindi Name: Asgandh
 

Ayurveda Properties

- Rasa: Bitter Astringent Sweet
- Virya: Heating
- Vipaka: Sweet
- Guna: Light Unctuous
- Dosha: Balance or lower Vata and Kapha. May aggravate or increase Pitta
- Dhatu: Blood, Muscle, Fat, Bone, Nerve, Reproductive
- Srota: Reproductive, Nervous, Respiratory

Uses

- Helpful against age-related memory loss and cognitive functions
- Treat male impotence
- Relieve stress and anxiety.
- Mild non-habit forming sedative
- Promote energy vitality and strength
- Rejuvenating, anti-aging
- Anti-inflammatory, helps reduce pain associated with Arthritis
- Pregnant and nursing mothers may not use Ashwagandha