Withania somnifera ( Ashwagandha )

Common Names

Withania somnifera ( Ashwagandha )
English - Winter Cherry
Hindi - Ashwagandha

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Introduction

Ashwagandha: usually found on the place which is 2000-2500mtr above the sea level, it is cultivated and also found in the forest. when you crumble the Original ashwagandha’s root it smells like a horse. It has generally two types 1.small ashwagandha finds in Nagur(Rajasthan) 2.desi or big ashwagandha finds in lawn, farms, backyards, and forests.

Ayurvedic properties

Energy booster, vrihant, rasayan, vajikarana, naadi-balkarak, deepan, pushtikarak, shukrakarak, dhatu-vardhak, digestive, stress reliever, bitter, anti-fever, anti-bacterial, immune modulator.

Benefits

1. stress reliever and reduces anxiety
2. reduces blood sugar level
3. anti-cancer properties
4. reduces cortisol levels
5. reduces symptoms of depression
6. boost testosterone and increase fertility in men
7. muscle mass and strength
8. anti-inflammatory
9. lower cholesterol
10. improve brain function and memory power
11. helps in Tuberculosis
12. helps in cough 
13. good for osteoarthritis pain

not preferred for: a person who is having access to body inner-heat nature.