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Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha
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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.
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
