Herbs

Benefits of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

Ashwagandha Introduction

Ashwagandha: usually found in a place which is 2000-2500mtr above sea level, it is cultivated and also found in the forest. when you crumble the Original ashwagandha’s root it smells like a horse. It has generally two types

1.small ashwagandha finds in Nagur(Rajasthan)

2.desi or big ashwagandha finds in lawn, farms, backyards, and forests.

Common Names of Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera ( Ashwagandha )
English – Winter Cherry
Hindi – Ashwagandha

Ayurvedic properties of Ashwagandha

Energy booster, vrihant, rasayan, vajikarana, naadi-balkarak, deepan, pushtikarak, shukrakarak, dhatu-vardhak, digestive, stress reliever, bitter, anti-fever, anti-bacterial, immune modulator.

Benefits of Ashwagandha

stress reliever and reduces anxiety
Ashwagandha reduces blood sugar level
Ashwagandha anti-cancer properties
reduces cortisol levels
reduces symptoms of depression
Ashwagandha boosts testosterone and increase fertility in men
muscle mass and strength
Ashwagandha an anti-inflammatory Med
Ashwagandha lower cholesterol
Ashwagandha improve brain function and memory power
Ashwagandha helps in Tuberculosis
Ashwagandha helps in cough 
good for osteoarthritis pain