Most important health benefits of Ashwagandha

 

                           Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha   is commonly known as  “Indian Winter cherry” or  “Indian Ginseng”.

 

The root smells like horse (“ashwa”)  that is why it is called Ashwagandha.

 

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb.  It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and a red fruit.

 

The herb is considered one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic medicine system, a healthcare practice that started in India over 3,000 years ago.

 

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing.

 

Ashwagandha is widely mentioned in various traditional textbooks of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Chinese medicine owing to its wide range of health benefits.

 

 

  

ashwagandha have been used to treat:

arthritis

skin conditions

stress

gastrointestinal issues

diabetes

high blood pressure

high cholesterol

chest pain

heart disease

nervous breakdowns

fevers

Rheumatism

Constipation

insomnia

Nervous conditions

Chronic stress

Goiter

Joint inflammation

Parasites

Hormone balance

snake bites

memory loss

cancer

 

Ashwagandha also acts on the endocrine system by encouraging hormone balance.

 

The leaves of Ashwagandha are bitter and are recommended in fever, painful swellings.

 

 

The flowers of Ashwagandha are astringent, depurative, diuretic and aphrodisiac.

 

Ashwagandha is commonly used for stress. It is also used as an "adaptogen" for many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses.

 

Ashwagandha has been shown to significantly impact athletic performance by improving heart and lung capacity while increasing energy levels.

 

Ashwagandha also improves the brain's memory functions like attention and concentration, hence helping with the symptoms of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

 

Ashwagandha has also demonstrated excellent immune-boosting effects on our immune system.

 

Ashwagandha was found to be useful in the prevention of stress-induced ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract.

 

The analgesic and antioxidant properties of the leaves of ashwagandha are used for treating a viral infection, cough and cold symptoms, fever and chronic pain.

 

Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress.

 

ashwagandha has been   used to lower blood sugar levels.

 

Ashwagandha has a rich history in Ayurveda for its wound healing abilities. Traditionally, fresh leaves were used topically to heal joint pains, skin sores and to reduce swelling.

 

Ashwagandha has been shown to support the adrenals via normalising cortisol levels.

Ashwagandha supports the adrenal glands, it has an indirect effect on improving thyroid function as well.

 

Ashwagandha has been shown to stabilise blood sugar levels, reducing blood sugar when it's too high or increasing it if too low.

 

Being a natural aphrodisiac Ashwagandha helps in reducing mental stress and anxiety and stimulates the hormones for increasing libido. It also  Enhances sexual potency for both men and women

 

Ashwagandha  improves the function of the reproductive system promoting a healthy sexual and reproductive balance.

 

The active ingredients in Ashwagandha, called withanamides, have shown protective effects against B-amyloid-induced plaques in Alzheimer’s Disease.

 

In this way Ashwagandha is very beneficial for our health .

 

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