Introduction
Ashwagandha is also called as Withania Somnifera which is evergreen herb in the solanaceae plant family. It is commonly names as Indian Ginsing and winter cherry in Middle East and North Africa, South Europe and Indian subcontinent.
Root powder of Aswagandha plant has been used from centuries for Traditional Indian Medicine. Withania Somnifera/Aswagandha is commonly a dietary supplement basically extract from its root or leaf powder. It is useful on stress, anxiety, sleep etc.
Ashwagandha is a yellow flower plant which has very potent root that has many health benefits improves the functioning of your brain, boosts your energy level and reduces stress and anxiety. This plant can be grown on a variety of soils and grow in minimal watering.
Different name in some other language:-
Assamese : Ashvagandha
English : Indian ginseng, Winter Cherry
Gujrati : Asgandha
Bengali : Ashvagandha
Hindi : Asgandh
Kannada : Angarberu, Hiremaddina-gida
Kashmiri : Asagandh
Malayalam : Amukkuram
Marathi : Asagandha, Askagandha
Oriya : Aswagandha
Punjabi : Asgandh
Tamil : Amukkaramkizangu
Telugu : Pennerugadda
Urdu Asgand
Some of the top health benefits of its are as under:
1.Useful in Rejuvenation: Take 5 gram ashwagandha powder is boiled in 200 ml of milk till reduced to 100ml. After filtered and consumed in lukewarm situation. This is very effective to promote the vigor and is an established rejuvenator.
2. Useful in Geriatric tiredness : Equal quantity of fine powders of Ashwagandha, Kapikacchu and black sesame seeds are mixed thoroughly. It is administered in a dose of 5 grams, with a cup of warm milk is useful to relieve tiredness, fatigue and geriatric problems such as arthritis.
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3. Useful in Allergic rhinitis: Equal quantity of Turmeric, Ginger and Ashwagandha powders are mixed well. 5 grams of this AsvagandhaWithania somnifera, Solanaceae powder is consumed twice daily with milk before food to relieve allergic rhinitis.
4. Useful in Oligospermia: Regular intake of 5 grams of Ashwagandha root powder mixed with honey and ghee twice daily is helpful to relieve the senile debility and seminal disorders especially oligospermia.5. Useful in Insomnia: 5gms of Ashwagandha root powder mixed in a cup of milk with sugar bed time regularly is beneficial in case of insomnia.
