Ashwagandha
Ayurveda’s best-known rasayana, or rejuvenating herb: the root is taken to build strength, steady the nerves and help the body cope with stress and tiredness.
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- ଅଶ୍ୱଗନ୍ଧା (Ashwagandha) · Ashwagandha
- Botanical name: Withania somnifera
- Family: Solanaceae
Key benefits
- Helps the body cope with stress (an adaptogen)
- Traditionally taken for strength and stamina
- Supports restful sleep
- Used for the nerves, memory and focus
- Taken to support immunity and recovery after illness
Commonly used for
- Stress, anxiety and poor sleep
- Weakness and tiredness
- Low vitality and slow recovery
- Joint pain and weakness in the elderly
- Nervous exhaustion
- As a general tonic
How it is used
- As a root powder (churna) with warm milk
- As tablets or classical formulations
- With ghee or honey, as advised
- Usually in the evening
- Not in pregnancy, or with thyroid medicines, unless the doctor says so
Related care at the clinic
- Chronic and old diseases
A word before you take any herb
This page describes traditional uses in general terms. It is not a prescription: the right herb, its dose and its form depend on the person, and some herbs should be avoided in pregnancy, in children or alongside other medicines. Please consult the doctor before taking any herb.
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