Ashwagandha
| Botanical Name | Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal |
| Common Name | Ashwagandha |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Part-Used | Root, leave, fruit and seed. |
Description:
Grows in dry subtropical regions of Rajstha, Punjab , Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Active Compounds:
alkaloids and withanoloids
Medicinal Properties:
Ashwagandha is a sedative, tonic, stimulant, aphrodisiac and helps toning the uterus. It restores loss of memory and is used in cases of nervous exhaustion spermatorrhoea and senile debility. It is used as an antistress, immunomodulalory, anticancer oxidant, anticonvulsive, anthelminthic, antiarthritic, antibacterial, cardioprotective, antidepressant, antitoxic, hypoglycaemic, diurectic and hypocholesteraemic, immunosuppressive, adaptogenic and antiradical.
Uses:
It is effective in the treatment of Alcoholism, Alzheimer's disease, anemia, breathing difficulty, cancer- for general strength during and after chemotherapy, carbuncles, convalescence, cough, emaciation, HIV support, AIDS , immune system problems, insomnia, lumbago, memory loss, mental function, clarity, muscle energy loss, nerve exhaustion, overwork, fatigue, paralysis, rheumatism, rheumatic swellings, sexual debility, infertility, builds semen, skin afflictions, stress, swollen glands, ulcers, women's health - stabilizes fetus, regenerates hormones.
