Ashwagandha
Introduction to Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an age-old solution to many health ailments with its rich antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and other medicinal properties.
Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng is an annual evergreen shrub that belongs to the nightshade or Solanaceae family. Widely grown in India, the Middle East, and some parts of Africa, Ashwagandha is predominantly used for its medicinal benefits.
Scientific name: Withania somnifera
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Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is enriched with plenty of essential health benefits, well-acknowledged, and supported by modern science and traditional Ayurveda.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Naturally-grown Ashwagandha has incredible power to increase your insulin secretion and improve the sensitivity of the hormone in your muscle cells. It can also control the level of blood sugar in both healthy people and patients who have diabetes. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Ashwagandha is one of the most vital herbs in Ayurveda, which is used as a Rasayana to improve Madhumeha (hyperglycemia) if consumed regularly.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Ashwagandha is well-known for its property of reducing stress. It can block the stress pathway in your brain by enhancing the regulation of chemical signaling in the nervous system. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Being an effective rasayana, Ashwagandha tends to improve your stress level, alleviating your ‘Mansik Ashanti’ (anxiety) and ‘Vata Dosha’ (mental and physical imbalance).
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Ashwagandha improves body composition and enhances the strength of the body. In addition, it helps in increasing muscle mass in the human body while reducing body fat and enhancing proper growth. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Ashwagandha helps to replenish the body tissues to provide strength. Hence, it is highly recommended to consume Ashwagandha when you feel weak or low in ‘ojas’ (strength and stamina).
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Ashwagandha can help in decreasing inflammation. It enhances the activity of immune cells in your body to combat infections effectively and maintain good health. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
For ages, Ashwagandha has been suggested by ‘Rishis’ and ayurvedic doctors to heal and nourish our physical bodies. Being packed with antioxidants and withanolides, this shrub helps boost your body’s immunity system and fight inflammation and tumors.
Frequently asked us?
Primarily, the roots of the Ashwagandha plant are used. The root possesses flavonoids and other bioactive compounds of the withanolide group, which offer effective medicinal benefits.
Yes, it is entirely safe to have Ashwagandha regularly for therapeutic purposes. But the daily intake dosages must not exceed the mark of 250-500mg
Ashwagandha possesses a naturally occurring steroid named withanolides, which is safe and effective for the human body if taken in optimum amounts.
If you are on medications like anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, or barbiturates, you should avoid Ashwagandha as it can trigger sedative and GABAergic effects. Besides, pregnant women should not take Ashwagandha in higher dosages as it may result in miscarriage.
The best quality roots having high withanolide content will appear fresh, solid, and bright with a length of about 7cm and a diameter of 1-1.5cm. Also, ensure the manufacturer you are buying from is certified by a standard body.
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Disclaimer:
Any information provided by Naturesactiv® does not equate to professional advice from a physician or a healthcare provider. It does not contain all the probable precautions, applications, and side effects. Besides, the nutritional values noted here are based on generic information. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking any dosages.