Ashwagandha
This informative post deals with benefits of ashwagandha, uses of ashwagandha and how should we take dose of ashwagandha for particular illness and lastly side effects of ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha is called as the king ayurvedic herbs/medicines.
when we split the word Ashwagandha into ashwa and gandha it means smell of horse.
In Sanskrit "Ashwa" means horse and "Gandha" means smell. When you make paste of Ashwagandha leaves or roots it smells like horse. It says that Ashwagandha can provide you strength and stamina of horse.
Some other names for ashwagandha are In latin - withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, in english - winter cherry, in hindi - asgandha and ashwagandh etc.
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha can be stated as one of the traditional medicinal herb used in India. Ashwagandha has more significance. Ashwagandha is used for curing many diseases.
Ashwagandha is a plant whose flowers and roots are used as medicines.
Further studies must be done to clearly know its usefulness.
It may be possible that whatever written in ancient indian texts about usefulness of ashwagandha may not be found that much effective today as it is written with respect to time, country and situation. But whatever has been found useful in scientific experiments we can use it for our health.
Quantity of ashwagandha consumed can be different for different personality.
Benefits of Ashwagandha -
- Weight loss
Nowadays people are consuming fast food carelessly knowing that how it can harm your body and can create problems like obesity. Ayurvedic remedy for obesity is ashwagandha.
Dosage of ashwagandha for obesity -
Three day treatment can give better benefits. For three days have light food or light diet. Make paste of 1 leaf of ashwagandha and have it with warm water. Repeat it three times a day for three days. Repeat this entire process after 15 days.
2 . Arthritis, pain, swelling
Cook ashwagandha leaves with rock salt and massage on that body part.
For old people If you have pain in your knee massage their with this and you can find relief from pain.
3 . Heart problems
Anyone having heart related problems can drink ashwagandha powder with water two times a day.
4 . cough
Decoction of roots can be useful for curing cough. You can have it like tea or coffee two times a day.
Recommendation - CARMEL ORGANICS Ashwagandha Powder 100 grams
Recommendation - CARMEL ORGANICS Ashwagandha Powder 100 grams
5 . Stength and stamina
Ashwagandha is called as strength, stamina and Immunity booster.
dosage - Take 1 spoon of ashwagandha powder and mix it with one glass of milk and drink it two times a day. You can see results in few days.
6 . May useful for Diabetes
Diabetes patients have low energy so they can use Ashwagandha in daily drink with water. Studies found that ayurvedic treatment with ashwagandha increased insulin level in diabetes patients body. So it is good sign that this genetic problem can
be cured with ancient herbal medicine.
dosage - same as above but have it with water.
7 . Proved that it cure Anxiety and stress
Most of the studies suggest that ashwagandha has anti-anxiety content. Cortisol is a stress harmone and ashwagandha is used to put in control the level of cortisol. Studies witnessed that ashwagandha is anti-anxiety and anti-stress herbal medicine.
8 . Insomnia, Fatigue and depression
It is also senn helpful for Insomnia, fatigue and depression related issues.
9 . Cure for your Skin related problems
Paste made from ashwagandha roots can give relief when applied on skin burns, ulcers and skin irritation.
10 . It can increase your Concentration
If you are a student this might be very useful for you. Ashwagandha have ability to help you increase your concentration level quickly.
11 . May acts as Anticancer agent
In recent studies performed on animals found that ashwagandha can help in curing deadly cancers. In future Studies will tell us 'whether it can work similar on humans'.
12 . It can boost testosterone level
Study showed that treatment with ashwagandha increased sperm count, testosterone level. Ashwagandha is rich with anti oxidant contents. It is very useful for men having poor testosterone levels.
Side effects of Ashwagandha
While taking treatment with ashwagandha one must know that precautions must be followed for its dossage and timing.
Although it is found useful for short term but it's long term side effects are unknown.
Ashwagandha is the safest herb. But when you take dossage of it take it for 2-3 months then take a gap of 1-2 months then you can continue to use it for 2-3 months.
Overdose of ashwagandha can result in stomachache, diarrhea etc. If you are taking treatment and have other dose then you must consult to doctor before taking ashwagandha pills or powder.
Early side effects -
Earlier you may notice headache, sleeping issues and nightfall problems but after some time you will only see benefits of it. If you take treatment with ashwagandha with right dose and timing you will not have any of the side effects.
Dosage -
Above in this post we have listed dossage of ashwagandha to be taken with benefits of ashwagandha.
FAQ's (Frequently asked questions on ashwagandha)
1 . What is main function ashwagandha?
Ans. Ashwagandha (Gienseng) is classified as adaptogen. Adaptogen means substance that help your body to adapt different types of stress be it from exercise and work. So ashwagandha is best known to help you stay away from an anxiety and depression.
2 . How to take ashwagandha?
Ans. You can take one teaspoon or 300-500 mg of ashwagandha and by mixing it with one cup of warm milk or water drink it once or twice in a day.
3 . When should I take ashwagandha?
Ans. You can take ashwagandha pills or powder two times in morning and before bedtime. Keep quantity of ashwagandha low in the morning.
4 . Does ashwagandha really work?
Ans. In several studies ashwagandha is found to be helpful in reducing stress, anxiety and depression so it might be useful to take ashwagandha as it is herbal medicine with less side effects or zero side effects when used with proper precautions.
5 . Is ashwagandha safe for long term us?
Ans. Yet studies are not done to know how safe ashwagandha is for long term use. But you can take it for 2-3 months then take a gap of 1-2 months and then you can take it.
6 . Can I take ashwagandha with other medicines?
Ans. If you are taking other medicines then before taking ashwagandha everyone will say you that first consult to your doctor. Because ashwagandha can reduce effects of other medicines.
7 . Can ashwagandha increase weight?
Ans. Yes, ashwagandha is found to be useful to gain weight, strength and stamina.
8 . which age children can take ashwagandha?
Ans. Firstly ashwagandha os just like any other fruit powder like amla powder. Children above 6 years age can use Ashwagandha for their immunity and reducing stress.
9. What is the expiry date of ashwagandha powder?
Ans. When we talk about traditional medicines like ashwagandha they never expire but their strength and power reduces over the time so try to take it within 6-12 months.
Note - Take advice of your doctor before taking these dosages as it may be different for different body.
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