Showing posts with label Ashwagandha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ashwagandha. Show all posts

Thursday, 22 August 2013

Ashwagandha Capsule - A Powerful Adaptogen Herbal Remedy

Benefits of Ashwagandha | Ashwagandha Uses

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Ashwagandha capsules of planet ayurveda are made from the Ashwagandha extract. The extract form is much more effective in various medical conditions. The herbal remedy has no side effects and is an ancient remedy in Ayurveda. Ayurveda is itself an ancient science which uses herbs for medicinal preparations. Herbs are medicinal plants that have great medicinal properties and are effective in treating diseases.
  • Side Effects: No side effect f ashwagandha capsules.
  • Serving: 60 vegetarian capsules in 1 bottle.
  • Dosage:1 to 2 capsules twice daily, with warm water, after meals.
Adaptogen means ashwagandha capsule has the quality of finding what is wrong where in the body and then fixes the problem itself. The benefits of adaptogens on the human body. Is that they "adapt" to changes and stress. Some of the benefits include overall stress protection, better ability to cope with stress, better sleep, quicker injury recovery, increased energy, and overall mental clarity and perception. In order to be considered an adaptogen, a herb must have three traits. It must be nontoxic to the user. The herb must also generate a nonspecific response, which means that it does not target a specific region of the body, but benefits the body as a whole. In addition, it must help to create a state of balance in the patient, restoring the natural homeostasis. In addition to help the body adapt to stress, these herbs also appear to be good for people in general; many of them are high antioxidants.
At the core of an adaptogen's scope of actions is the ability to help the body cope more with stress. Adaptogens recharge the adrenal glands, which are the body's nominal mechanism for responding to stress and emotional changes. The adrenal glands, which cover the upper surface of each kidney, synthesize and store dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. These compounds are responsible for the changes that occur during the stress reaction. Adaptogens normalize the body and enable energy to be used more productively when stressors are not physical threats, and can be used to enhance general health and performance. Ashwagandha works as an adaptogen ans has following benefits:
  • Well known for its anti-oxidant properties that is usually associated with improving immune system.
  • Have anti-microbial properties to fight cold, cough, flu and viral fever.
  • Efficient pain killer with anti-inflammatory properties ideal to cure arthritis and rheumatism.
  • Anti-depressant property of ashwagandha helps reducing stress.
  • Powerful aphrodisiac helps to improve sperm count and potency.
  • Ashwagandha benefits in increasing blood production.
  • Lowers the cholesterol, hypertension and fight diabetes.
  • Overall help improvise the immune system.
  • Ashwagandha helps prevent convulsions/seizures.
  • Stimulates thyroid gland in hypothyroidism.
  • It helps prevent the onset of cataracts disease.
Ashwagandha benefits have been here as an adaptogen. Ashwagandha is generally considered very safe but it induces abortion when taken in very large does. So pregnant women should avoid ashawaganda. Ashwagandha capsules also benefits for treatment of Parkinson's epilepsy and Alzheimers. It is very important to consume right dosage of Ashwagandha Capsules ( as mentioned above ). Follow the directions given on every product of Ashwagandha capsules of planet ayurveda that are mentioned on the label and you can use ashwagandha as a powerful adaptogen.

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Ayurvedic Benefits of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the main herbs for rejuvenating the body and is popularly known as ‘Indian ginseng’ or ‘Winter cherry’. It is a part of many ayurvedic preparations and general tonics, and also classified as a ‘rasayana’, as it promotes physical and mental health of an individual, especially in debilitated conditions. The roots of ashwagandha are extensively used and consist of important chemical compounds called ‘withanolides’, which are known for a variety of beneficial functions. There are no known side-effects of this herb and the demand for Ashwagandha is extensively growing in world market for its nutritive, anti-aging and aphrodisiac properties.

Ashwagandha is regarded as one of the oldest medicinal herbs and the total alkaloids of roots have a variety of pharmacological actions. The alkaloids are known to show anti-spasmodic effects against spasmogens on the muscles of intestine, uterus, trachea and blood-vascular muscles. Since ancient times, Ashwagandha herb has also been used as a sedative, a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory agent.

Ayurvedic and Beneficial Properties of Ashwagandha are remarkable, which include:

- Increases sexual desire and strength
- Improves quality and quantity of semen
- Helps clear impurities from the various channels of the body
- Useful in treating under-nutritive conditions
- Helps to rebuild the body system which is worn out due to chronic diseases
- Increases body weight and body energy
- Replenishes the lowered energy of body due to over-work and mental exertion
- Helps to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels
- Promotes sound sleep and enhances mind functions
- Useful in diseases like rheumatism, leprosy and arthritis

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb and a powerful health tonic. This herb has acquired a good reputation among various healthcare providers on account of its numerous benefits for the welfare and longer survival period of human mankind. Ancient texts of Ayurveda praise Ashwagandha as a wonderful tonic for emaciation in people of all ages and improving the reproductive functions of both men and women. Infact, it is an effective health supplement to cope with body’s daily nutritional requirements, including stress, anxiety and decreased immunity.
Rather, regular intake of Ashwagandha helps in right maintenance of the secretion of all types of enzymes in the body and normal functioning is maintained. It enjoys the status of a single and unique herb that leads to improved physical fitness and helps in total rejuvenation of the body.

Article by Sunil Kumar

Sunil Kumar Sunil Kumar work for Planet Ayurveda. Planet Ayurveda is a leading Ayurvedic medicines manufacturer and supplier in India. Click on Link to View All Ayurvedic medicines of Planet Ayurveda Company - www.planetayurveda.com/products.htm. These Ayurvedic medicines are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda.
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