Know about ASHWAGANDHA

What is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is considered as one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda.  In Sanskrit, Ashwagandha means the smell of a horse.  The root of this plant smells like horse sweat, so it is termed as Ashwagandha. The Ashwagandha is known as Withania somnifera in Latin.

Ashwagandha and Ayurveda

The qualities of Ahswagandha as per Ayurveda is given below

Rasa (Taste): Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna (qualities): Snigdha (Oily) and Laghu (light to digest and absorb)

Veerya (Potency):  Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka (taste after digestion): Katu (Pungent)

Tridosha effect: specially balances Kapha and Vata

Uses and benefits of Ashwagandha

:> Increases immunity.

:> Relieves stress.

:> Takes care of healthy sleeping patterns.

:> Acts as a sexual tonic. Beneficial for a healthy reproductive system in both males and females.

:> It’s an excellent tonic for our body. It revitalises the body

:> Nourishes overall body and acts as an antioxidant

:> Very effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis

:> Increases sperm count and motility

:> Effective in gaining weight

Formulations

Ashwagandha can be available in many forms such as

• Standalone Ashwagandha capsules (or tablets)
• A fermented syrup called Ashwagandharishtam
• Oil prepration of Ahswagandha called Ashwagandha Tailam
• Ghritam (Ghee) prepration of Ashwagandha called Ashwagandha Ghritam