Ashwagandha

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Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is a good food for weak pregnant women; it helps to stabilize the fetus.

 

 

 

ASHWAGANDHA, Winter Cherry, Withania somnifera; Solanaceae Ashwagandha, that which has the smell of a horse, as it gives the vitality and sexual energy of a horse Part Used: root Energetics: bitter, astringent, sweet/heating/sweet VK- P and Ama + (in excess) Tissues: muscle, fat, bone, marrow and nerve, reproductive Systems: reproductive, nervous, respiratory Actions: tonic, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, nervine, sedative, astringent Indications: general debility, sexual debility, nerve exhaustion, convalesence, problems of old age, emaciation of children, loss of memory, loss of muscular energy, spermatorrhea, overwork, tissue deficiency, insomnia, paralysis, multiple sclerosis, weak eyes, rheumatism, skin afflictions, cough, difficult breathing, anemia, fatigue, infertility, glandular swelling Precautions: high Ama, severe congestion Preparation: decoction, milk decoction, powder (250 mg to 1 g), paste, medicated ghee, medicated oil ASHWAGANDHA holds a place in the Ayurvedic pharmacology similar to ginseng in Chinese medicine, yet it is far less expensive. It is the best rejuvenative herb, particularly for the muscles, marrow and semen and for Vata constitution. It is used in all conditions of weakness and tissue deficiency in children, the elderly, those debilitated by chronic diseases, those suffering from overwork, lack of sleep or nervous exhaustion. For such regenerative purposes, it can be taken as a milk decoction to which may be added raw sugar, honey, pippai and basmati rice. As such, it inhibits aging and catalyzes the anabolic processes of the body. Sattvic in quality, it is one of the best herbs for the mind upon which it is nurturing and clarifying. It is calming and promotes deep, dreamless sleep. Ashwagandha is a good food for weak pregnant women; it helps to stabilize the fetus. It also regenerates the hormonal system, promotes healing of tissues, and can be used externally on wounds, sores, etc. Five grams of the powder can be taken twice a day in warm milk or water, sweetened with raw sugar.

 

 

 

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