Amazing Ashwagandha Herb

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is picking up its popularity as a weight reducer herb. I do not know about others but it has been planted at my home and my mother consumes 4 raw leaves of ashwagandha with warm water. She says it will absorb all the fat and make her slim. Various parts of this plant can be used for medicinal preparations. Let us see what is so special this plant that one may grow in any amount in their back yard.

To start with ashwgandha has incredible healing properties. So it may be applied topically in the form of paste to the injuries for faster healing. Due to its ability to provide better tone for the heart, it maintains proper lungs and heart functioning. The blood pressure too can be under control.

Various ayurvedic medicines are available for it. Students require brain tonic to rejuvenate the nervous system. Apart from brahmi, ashwagandha is another reliable source when it comes to brain tonic herbal preparation.

Usage of an ashwagandha based preparation on daily basis boosts immunity of body and acts as barriers against diseases. The herb is constituted with powerful antioxidant capacity. It decreases the process of ageing. Due to its great aphrodisiac value it has been used to enhance sexual potency of both sexes. In male, it increases the sperm count.

Some preparation of this herb is used for treatment in conditions of respiratory disorders such as asthma. When feeling fatigues, drink on tea made of ashwagandha or any juice containing this herb. It also alters a general feeling of low and provides a feeling of well-being. It calms the senses and provides relaxation. You may use this herb in some or the other form, for example as some chawanprash preparation.

This plant has shown no side-effects on usage. But one must consult a physician before supplementation with this herb, especially if you are on some sort of medication.