Benefits of Ashwagandha Herb (Withania Somnifera)

Benefits of Ayurvedic Herb: Ashwagandha Uses

Ashwagandha is considered one of the most powerful plants and has been used since ancient times for a wide variety of medical conditions, and very popular for its restorative and rejuvenating benefits. There are various benefits of ashwagandha that provide multiple benefits to an individual.

In Sanskrit, the term “Ashwa” indicates “Horse,” and “Gandha” means “Smell.” Hence, the translation of Ashwagandha is “The smell and strength of a horse,” which alludes to its traditional used to support a healthy sexual drive.

Different Names of Ashwagandha:

• Hindi name: Asgandha, Asgandh
• Telugu Name: Dommadolu Gadda
• Tamil Name: Amukura, Askulang
• Marathi name: Asandh, Doragunj
• Gujarathi Name: Aasandha, Ghoda Aakun
• Bengali Name: Asvagandha
• Kannada Name: Ashvagandhi
• Common Name: Indian Ginseng, Winter cherry, Poison gooseberry

Classification of Ashwagandha:

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Sub-Kingdom: Viridiplantae
• Super Division: Embryophyta
• Division: Tracheophyta
• Sub Division: Spermatophytina
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Super Order: Asteranae
• Order: Solanales
• Family: Solanaceae
• Species: Withania Somnifera

Sanskrit Synonymous of Ashwagandha:

• Gatrakari: It helps to improve body mass and strength
• Balya: Improves internal strength
• Ganda patra: Horse like smell of the leaves
• Thuragi: Smell of horse
• Vajikari: This herb is used to improve sexual performance like that of a horse.

Parts used: Mainly Roots, and Leaves.

Major Chemical constituents in Ashwagandha:

Different parts of Ashwagandha contain various health-promoting compounds. Roots contain starch, volatile oils, and amino acids. Other than this, it contains nicotine, tropine, withanone, valine, somnitol, withasomniferin A, preudotropine, solasodine, proline, withasomnine, Sominolide, etc.

Habitat and Botany of Ashwagandha:

Ashwagandha is a small shrub and has small yellow flowers that turn to red fruits. It is approx 1.5 meters tall and is cultivated in different regions like Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Nepal, Madhya Pradesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, etc.

Ashwagandha grows in a dry climate, and its roots are brownish-white color on the outer side and white color on the inner side. The leaves are ovate shape, and dull green. Flowers are orange-red and have a diameter of approx 6 millimeters.

Medicinal Qualities of Ashwagandha:

• Rasa (taste): It has Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta), and Astringent taste (kshaya)
• Guna (qualities): Ashwagandha is light (laghu), oiliness in nature (snigdha)
• Veerya: Ushna (hot potency)
• Vipaka: After digestion, katu rasa converts into a pungent taste
• Prabhava: Rejuvenation
• Effect on Tridosha: Balances Tridosha, especially Kapha and Vata dosha.

Ayurvedic Properties of Ashwagandha:

• Vajikara: Increases sexual desire
• Rasayani: Rejuvenates the body
• Balya: Increases strength
• Ati shukrala: Its active components improves the quality and quantity of semen
• Shwitrapaha: Also used in the treatment of white discoloration of the skin
• Shothahara: It helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the body and treats various edematous conditions.
• Kshayapaha: Provide strength to the body and useful in treating emaciation and under nutritive conditions.

Karma of Ashwagandha:

• Work as Rasayana
• Balance Vata – Kapha dosha
• Shukrala
• Vrishya
• Rakta shodak
• Brimhana
• Anulomana

Health Benefits of Ashwagandha:

• Ashwagandha for Skin

Withania Somnifera is packed with antioxidants, thus fights with the damaging free radicals produced through harmful UV rays from the sun. Its root contains antibacterial, antimicrobial properties that prevent the skin from various infections. By the use of this herb, you can get rid of dark spots, wrinkles, blemishes, pimples, aging, etc.

• Ashwagandha for Hair

Withania Somnifera herb has the ability to strengthen blood vessel, improve blood circulation to the scalp which helps your hair follicles gets more nutrients, resulting in stronger and thicker hair, and also prevent hair fall by reducing the impact of stress on the body, which is the major cause nowadays.

The benefits of ashwagandha also stimulate the production of melanin, which is responsible for providing natural color to the hairs.

• Improves Brain function and enhance memory

The benefits of ashwagandha also promote the action of antioxidants that protect nerve cells from harmful free radicals. The active component of Ashwagandha crosses the blood-barrier and acts as a therapeutic agent for a stress-induced neurological disorder.

• Control Blood Sugar

There are multiple benefits of ashwagandha. It also shown to stabilize blood sugar levels naturally. A regular intake of Withania Somnifera improves insulin sensitivity in muscle cells and also balances the secretion of hormones.

• Lowers triglycerides and cholesterol levels

Withania Somnifera has the ability to decrease blood fats and greatly reducing triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Additionally, the Benefits of Ashwagandha can prevent a person from the conditions of high blood pressure, heart stroke, etc.

• Prevents Neurodegenerative diseases

Ashwagandha contains amides which show protective effects against B-amyloid-induced plaques in nervous disorders. Withania Somnifera acts as natural antioxidants that scavenge free radicals to prevent cell damage.

• Increases fertility and testosterone level

Ashwagandha benefit for men has been proven to increase the sex drive, sperm count, and motility. The regular consumption of Ashwagandha can improve sperm quality and increase the antioxidants levels in the blood.

• Boosts the Immune System

The benefits of Ashwagandha provide a strong immune system that can help you fight various diseases and prevent secondary infections. Ashwagandha herb is one of the important herbs that highly used to boost immunity.

Ashwagandha herb rejuvenates the cells and improves the functioning of the organs. Regular intake of ashwagandha herb helps to make antibiotics and fight against various infections.

• Ashwagandha as a Rasayana

It works as Rasayana and the benefits of Ashwagandha promote longevity, vitality, and happiness. It balanced Vata energy in the whole body and helps to maintain healthy body weight, vitality, healthy cognitive function, and a healthy nervous system. Ashwagandha is used traditionally as a tonic for memory, vitality, and improves the hormonal function.

Benefits of Withania Somnifera helps in rejuvenation of the cells and improves the proper flow of blood circulation in the body, and help in maintaining the longevity of the cells, tissues, and all the organs.

Matra of Ashwagandha Herb:

• Choorna :       3 – 6g
• Arishta :         15 -20ml
• Ghrita :           3 – 5ml
• Capsule :       350 – 400 mg
• Syrup :           5 -10 ml
• Avaleha :       3 – 6 g
• Kshara :         1-2g

Formulations of Ashwagandha Herb:

• Ashwagandharista
• Ashwagandha capsule
• Ashwagandha grita
• Ashwagandha choorna
• Ashwagandha avaleha
• Ashwagandha tailam

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