Benefits of Ashwagandha

Benefits of Ashwagandha

          Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, fam. Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”. It is one of the most important herbs of Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) used for millennia as a Rasayana for its wide-ranging health benefits. Rasayana is described as an herbal or metallic preparation that promotes a youthful state of physical and mental health and expands happiness. These types of remedies are given to small children as tonics, and are also taken by the middle-aged and elderly to increase longevity.

Withania somnifera (Ashawagandha) is very revered herb of the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine as a Rasayana (tonic). It is used for various kinds of disease processes and specially as a nervine tonic

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, which is a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. People have used ashwagandha for thousands of years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration

“Ashwagandha” is Sanskrit for “smell of the horse,” which refers to both the herb’s scent and its potential ability to increase strength

Role of Ashwagandha in stress and Anxiety

Ashwagandha is perhaps best known for its ability to reduce stress. It’s classified as an adaptogen, a substance that helps the body cope with stress.

Ashwagandha appears to help control mediators of stress, including heat shock proteins (Hsp70), cortisol, and stress-activated c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase).

It also reduces the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a system in our body that regulates the stress response Several studies have shown that ashwagandha supplements may help relieve stress and anxiety 

 Ashwagandha In Infertility

Ashwagandha supplements have been shown in some studies to benefit male infertility and increase testosterone levels.

The ashwagandha treatment was associated with an 18% greater increase in DHEA-S, a sex hormone involved in testosterone production. Participants who took the herb also had a 14.7% greater increase in testosterone

Additionally, a review of four studies found that ashwagandha treatment significantly increased sperm concentration, semen volume, and sperm motility in men with low sperm count. It also increased sperm concentration and motility in men with normal sperm count

Aswagandhadi choornam, Aswagandha rasayanam, Aswagadhadi Ghrutham, Aswagandha ksheeram are very effective in stress, anxiety, arthritis, sexual disorders, weakness and loss of memory. For more detail descriptions please contact Amrita Naturopathy and Ayurvedic hospital.