Ashwaghanda or Indian Ginseng {Withania Somnifera}
In Ayurveda Indian Ginseng is called Ashwaghanda and it pacifies both vata and kapha doshas.
Ayurvedic Characteristics and Uses
- Effect on doshas – Decreases Vata and Kapha
- Taste – Sweet, bitter, astringent
- Energetics – heating
- Main Action – Used as an adaptogen, helping the body’s resistance to stress, Helps nourish and rejuvenate tissues and imparting vigor and vitality
- Other Uses – Used for arthritis, Supports physical and mental stamina, Supports healthy functioning of the adrenals and reproductive system, Promotes restful sleep, clear mind and memory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-cancer, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Diruetic, Hypotensive (reduces high blood pressure), Sedative
Modern Research
- Supports immune system protection, Improves learning, memory, and reaction time, Reduces anxiety and depression without causing drowsiness, Supports healthy back and joints, Stabilizes blood sugar, Lowers cholesterol, Reduces brain-cell degeneration, Contains anti-malarial properties, Offers anti-inflammatory benefits, Benefits a healthy reproductive system in both males and females