Ashwagandha ? Best Indian Ayurvedic medicine
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is widely used in Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India. Ashwagandha herb, also known as ‘Indian winter cherry’ is widely cultivated in India and its roots have been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic physicians. The root contains flavonoids and active ingredients of the withanolide group. It is an ingredient in many herbal formulations prescribed for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism etc. Ashwagandha is widely recognized as a general tonic to increase energy, improve overall health, longevity and prevent disease in athletes as well as old persons. The pregnant women also get benefitted from the regular use of Ashwagandha.
In Ayurvedic medicine, there is a class of herbs, including Ashwagandha, known as adaptogens or vitalizers. Adaptogens are known to cause adaptive reactions to disease and are useful in many unrelated illnesses and even appear to produce a state of non-specific increased disease resistance. The effectiveness of Ashwagandha in a variety of rheumatologic conditions is due to its anti-inflammatory properties. The use of Ashwagandha as a general tonic to increase energy and prevent disease may be partially related to its effect on the body’s immune system.
Various scientific studies indicate that Ashwagandha possess a number of qualities; including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and immune-modulatory properties. It has marked influence on the endocrine, nervous and cardio-pulmonary systems. Reports indicate that Ashwagandha is useful in many ailments; including arthritis, musculo-skeletal disorders, stress-induced nervous exhaustion and high blood pressure. More advanced research is going on the effects of Ashwagandha on the body’s immune system, central nervous system and hemopoetic system.
Historically, Ashwagandha has also been noted to have sex-enhancing properties. Since ancient times, Ashwagandha was used as an aphrodisiac. This herb is mentioned in the ancient Kama Sutra as an herb to be used for heightening sexual experience. This herb has the ability to restore sexual health and improve overall vitality, while promoting a calm state of mind. Many people notice a relaxing effect within hours of taking its prescribed dose.
Ashwagandha capsules capsules from Planet Ayurveda, India are pure and natural. We believe in good quality and we are using 100 % vegetarian capsules made from plant cellulose and not from hard gelatin which are low in cost and are made from chemicals. As an herbal dietary supplement, take one Ashwagandha capsule few times a week or as per prescribed dose. This herb may cause relaxation in majority of people, but no drowsiness. Most herbs are better absorbed on an empty stomach and there are no dietary restrictions with its use.
