Ashwagandha also known as Indian ginseng, is an Ayurvedic herb commonly used in traditional Indian medicine.

Investigations into the herb’s powerful effects on the body have sparked an explosion of interest, and research has reported exciting potential for human health, specifically its effects on mental, physical, and emotional health.

The Few very important uses of ashwagandha are improve physical energy and athletic ability, increase immunity to colds and infections and increase sexual capacity and fertility. Best anti aging root used years togather in indian medicine, mood booster, menopause support for women, memory booster.

Ashwagandha as a general energy-promoting, disease-preventing tonic may be its effect on the immune system.Ashwagandha may also have a mild sedative effect on the central nervous system and in animal studies it has been shown to be a muscle relaxant. It is commonly used to increase vitality, particularly when recovering from chronic illnesses and pain management for arthritic conditions. Ashwagandha may also help regulate blood sugar which aids in suppressing sugar cravings.

Ashwagandha is used to restore male libido, cure impotence and increase male fertility. It is widely used in southern Asia as a male sexuality tonic.

Since ashwagandha has traditionally been used to treat various diseases associated with nerve tissue damage related to the destructive molecules known as free radicals, some researchers have speculated that the herb may have antioxidant properties. Free-radical damage plays a role in normal ageing and in such neurological conditions as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

There are some contraindications also.. better always go for proper analysis of your body type and conditions. Sticking to a proper ayurvedic and siddha doctor is adviceable.

Catherine Shalini Raja.

MPT Cardio.