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'''Ashwagandha''' is a herb which is being used in ayurvedic medicines since our ancient times. The scientific name of this herb is '''''Withania somnifera'''''. In '''''Tridosha''''' it plays a major role in the regulation of '''''vata dosha''''' which is one of the fundamental bioelement.  
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'''Ashwagandha''' is a herb which is being used in [[ayurvedic medicine]]s since our ancient times. The scientific name of this herb is '''''Withania somnifera'''''. In '''''Tridosha''''' it plays a major role in the regulation of '''''vata dosha''''' which is one of the fundamental bioelement.  
  
  

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Ashwagandha


Ashwagandha is a herb which is being used in ayurvedic medicines since our ancient times. The scientific name of this herb is Withania somnifera. In Tridosha it plays a major role in the regulation of vata dosha which is one of the fundamental bioelement.


This fantabulous herb has a various health benefits, some of them are listed below:

  • The root of this herb has an adaptogen quality, which strengthens our immune system and controls anxiety.
  • This herb can be used in healing wounds and joint pains.
  • Consuming this herb as a dietary supplement can help us in fighting with 'insomania' which is commonly called as 'sleeplessness'.
  • It contains a various compounds which are collectively called as 'withanolides' which impedes the growth of cancer cells.
  • Due to its anti-oxidant features, it can also be used in anti-aging and scalp therapies.

Medicinal Uses

  • Marks - Is there any old marks in the body, by applying ashwagandha's fresh root paste to that mark can give results.
  • Piles - Consuming the juice of ashwagandha's leaves about 4 to 6 spoon twice a day can cure piles .

Ashwagandha has a medicinal quality to cure many other diseases like :-

  • Weakness in kids, Head ache, Sleeplessness, Low B.P,... etc

common name

  • English - Winter cherry
  • Kannada - ಅಶ್ವಗಂಧ
  • Hindi - असगंधा