Advantages of Ashwagandha

By Dr. Anand R Dwivedi (KAA Expert)

Ashwagandha in Sanskrit means “smell of the horse” to correlate it with the strength of a horse and youthful vigor, endurance, strength, and good health.

The scientific name of Ashwagandha is ‘Withania somnifera’ which is Latin for sleep-inducing and is also commonly known as the ‘Indian Ginseng’ and ‘Indian Winter Cherry.

Ashwagandha is a multipurpose shrub which has therapeutic effects on consumption. It has been used in successful management of various disease conditions like bronchial asthma, chronic fever, cold, cough, malaria, dysentery, convulsions, diabetes, diarrhea, arthritis, emetic syndrome, skin diseases, insect bite etc. and in treatment of gastric, hepatic, cardiovascular & immunological disorders.

What are the major benefits of consuming Ashwagandha?

Therapeutic Uses

According to Ayurveda, this shrub has potent aphrodisiac rejuvenate qualities and helpful for nervous exhaustion seen in day to day life. Ashwagandha also improves learning ability and memory capacity for which it is prescribed to patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s, sleep disorders, skin issues and coughing.

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Chronic Stress Management

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Numerous harmful disorders caused due to stress can cause suppression of immunity system, sexual dysfunctions, gastrointestinal ulcers, and disturbances in glucose homeostasis that can lead to diabetes. Ashwagandha helps reduce cortisol levels that trigger stress in the body.

Heart Health

Ashwagandha helps decrease in blood glucose levels and decreases in serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoproteins were also seen for maintaining good heart health.

Thyroid and Liver Health

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According to research Ashwagandha has shown decreased lipid peroxidation in the liver homogenate that can cause cellular damage. Hence helps regulate and maintain proper functioning of liver and cure thyroid.

Anti- Ageing

Research shows a significant improvement in hemoglobin, red blood cell count, hair melanin, and seated stature for posture was observed. Hence Ashwagandha helps postpone ageing signs.

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Hair Health

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Ashwagandha benefits for healthy scalp owing to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. (3) It is also a rich source of fatty acids, glucose, nitrate as well as potassium. This helps stimulate the production of melanin and retains it in your hair giving you black shiny hair.

Fight Cancer

Ashwagandha’s chemo preventive properties make it a potentially useful adjunct for the patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.

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Dr. Anand R Dwivedi (KAA Expert)

Dr. Anand R Dwivedi is an Ayurevedacharya from Mumbai University, 1987. He has been practicing Ayurveda since 1988. He has a special interest in the treatment of chronic illnesses with the help of Ayurveda. He has been associated with Kapiva since 2015 and helping people lead a well-balanced lifestyle through his deep knowledge of Ayurveda.