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 Ashwagandha
, is similar to that of Ginseng in Chinese medicine, yet it is far
less expensive. It is useful in reproductive, nervous and respiratory
system. It is useful in generalised weakness in elerdly and children
with tissue deficiency chronic diseases, lack of sleep or nervous
exhaustion. Ashwagandha can be taken with milk, with sugar or honey
as it promotes deep sleep.
| Sanskrit
Name |
: |
Ashwagandha |
| Latin Name |
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Withania
somniefera |
| Gujarati |
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Ghodasoda |
| Hindi |
: |
Ashwagandha |
| Marathi |
: |
Askandha |
Ashwagandha is the plant, that has the smell of
a horse, as it gives Vigour and Vitality like a horse.
 Part
used: Roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Guna : Laghu, Smighha
- Rasa : Madhura, Kashaya, Tikta
- Verya : Ushna
- Vipaka : Madhura
- Dasha : Vatakaphahara
- Karma : Vrishya, Balya, Shothahara, Rasayana
Withania Somnifera has been shown to be an adaptogen and rejuvenatative
herbal drug which enhances survival under stress.
 Indication
- General debility, aging
- Stress - induced disorder
- Rheumatic disorder
- Anxiety neurosis
- Wounds and ulcers
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