What is Ashwagandha?
The name Asgandha is derived from Ashwa (Horse) and Gandha (Smell). It is called ashwagandha because of the foul odor that emanates from the root and leaves of Ashwagandha like urine and sweat of horses.
It is a medicinal herb that has been used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for thousands of years. It is an adaptogen, which means that it has the ability to help our bodies deal with stress.
ASHWAGANDHA
- Withania somnifera |
Ashwagandha is known by many names including but not limited to winter cherry, Indian ginseng, ayush, ashwagandha Himalaya, baran, churna, bokopa, bala and giato.
The flowers are astringent, depurative, diuretic and aphrodisiac.
It has been used as a �Rasayana� (rejuvenator), nootropic, and as a powerful natural adaptogen.
Ashwgsndha are used traditionally to support a number of systems and functions in the body.
Ashwgsndha is a potent aphrodisiac and might help in stress induced male infertility by improving the level of testosterone.
Ashwgandha has antioxidant property and fight against the free redicals . This prevents damage and dealth of sperm cell leading to better sperm count and quality. Thus Ashwgandha is best for men sexual health.
The nourishing properties of Ashwgsndha are used traditionally to support a number of systems and functions in the body.
ashwagandha for thyroid
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ashwagandha weight loss
Ashwagandha for weight loss herbal remedies- for it's Adaptogenic effects -As all these properties decrease the incidence of belly fat,
helps to regulate thyroid hormone levels that implies lower BMR that is indicative of excessive weight gain. [Ref]
Uses
ashwagandha root- ashwagandha churna
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