Ashwagandha

Latin Name : Withania somnifera
Other Names: Asgandh, Asgandh-e-nagori, Indian Ginseng, Asgand, Asgand nagori, Winter Cherry, Ashwagandha, Amukkuram, Trittavu.

Parts used: Root and leaves

Ashwagandha considered the king of herbs and is also India's most potent hot plant. Ashwagandha is held in as high esteem as ginseng, but is much less costly. It is a rejuvenating herb, useful in all conditions of weakness and tissue debility, particularly in children and the elderly and it is rejuvenating, balancing, strengthening, and calming to the nervous system.

It not only increases physical stamina but also helps in enhancing the sexual life. It is said to increase libido and is very helpful in treating diseases like impotence, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.

Ashwagandha had memory boosting ability. Ashwagandha to have anti-anxiety and anti-depression effects. The plant has been used as an aphrodisiac, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory agent, and more recently to treat asthma, ulcers, insomnia, and senile dementia.

The preparation of Ashwagandha which is when processed with ghee, sugar and honey is a very good aphrodisiac and also increases semen quantity, sperm count and mobility. It is also effectively used in erectile dysfunction, low libido and premature ejaculation.

Ashwagandha roots when used frequently helps to improve the conditions like emaciation of children, senile debility, rheumatism, in all other cases of general debility, nervous exhaustion, brain-fag, low of memory, loss of muscular energy and spermatorrhea, spermatorrhoea. It increases the body energy and vigor. It helps to actually rebuild the body system which is worn out due to chronic diseases like syphilis, rheumatism etc. It also effectively replenishes the lowered energy of body due to over-work, mental exertion thus preventing early ageing.

It is used in rheumatism, general debility, and emaciation in children, restorative tonic in old age, dropsy, cough and cold, graying hair, senile degeneration, impotency, infertility, low back pain, arthritis, joint and nerve pain, insomnia, neurasthenia, wasting disease, convalescence.  

Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, anti tumor, anti stress, antioxidant, mind boosting, and rejuvenating properties.

Studies indicate Ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory, anti tumor, anti stress, antioxidant, immunomodulator, haemopoeitic properties. It also appears to exert a positive influence on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems.

Medicinal property of Ashwagandha

The Ashwagandha roots are astringent, somniferous, stimulant, aphrodisiac, diuretic, thermogenic and tonic. The roots, leaf and the whole plant are used in medicine. According to Ayurvedic principles, Ashwagandha is the best herb for balancing Vata in the body. Vata governs all movement in the body, including the movement of nerve impulses through the nervous system. Ashwagandha is very effective in reducing inflammation, treating tumors, decreasing stress, increasing mental activity, invigorating the body, and as an antioxidant.

Ashwagandha is used 5 gm twice daily.

Listed below are the ways in which Ashwagandha can help to reduce your erectile dysfunction symptoms;

·         It can help increase sperm count

·         It can help to increase sperm mobility

·         It also acts as an aphrodisiac

·         It increases both the male and female libidos

·         It is very useful for  seminal debility - when the semen is of low quality i.e. either there is less than normal volume or in the poor quality of sperms or both. This is found to be promising in  sterility of women.

·         It can also help to reduce hypertension which is a common cause of erectile dysfunction

·         It can help reduce anxiety and stress levels which are common causes of psychological erectile dysfunction.

·         Ashwagandha benefits include its potent action of natural aphrodisiac. It can be used in various sexual problems such as premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, sexual debility, to improve sexual thoughts and to better overall sexuality.

Ashwagandha Remedies

It is used to treat the following conditions:

Arthritis

Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory and tonic properties and is a wonderful supplement for rheumatoid arthritis. As per studies the naturally occurring steroid like compounds in Ashwagandha are as effective in the management of inflammation as the synthetically manufactured hydrocortisone. The pain relieving ability is comparable to aspirin and phenybutazone without the unsavory side-effects.

Anti tumor Properties

To investigate its use in treating various forms of cancer, the anti tumor and radio sensitizing effects of Ashwagandha.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Ashwagandha, renowned for its adaptogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, is very effective in cases of diabetic neuropathy. It improves the weakness, fatigue and weight loss associated with diabetic neuropathy.

Insomnia

Without simply acting as a sedative, Ashwagandha calms the body and mind into producing better sleep. It’s rejuvenative and nervine property helps with insomnia and stress.

Reproductive system

 It enhances virility and has aphrodisiac properties. It is used specifically for impotency. It is used in spermatorrhea, spermatorrhoea. Females to cure sterility use its decoction. It is also used in vaginal bleeding and leucorrhoea. The root extract is used in impairment in libido, sexual performance, vigor, and penile erectile dysfunction. Ashwagandha is very much male friendly herb that enhances the productivity and quality of sperms. It increases the sexual power and provides long lasting endurance. It stops ageing and keeps the body rejuvenated. Ashwagandha capsules are known to have ‘testosterone’ like effects and are an important herbal formula for male reproductive system as it improves male libido and provide strength to male genital system.

Cure for Male Impotence

A teaspoon of Ashwagandha root powder is advised for increased sexual vitality and sperm count. The herb acts as a aphrodisiac by being a herbal rejuvenative and a nervine compound. It increases the activity of the steroidal hormones like testosterone and progesterone. Ashwagandha's active principle, alkaloids and withanoloids, are renowned for their stimulating properties. It is not only effective in men but with women as well. Even though it does not have an immediate effect to cause an erection over time it will help you to have a harder and longer lasting erection.

 Boost Sexual power

Ashwagandha increases the sexual vitality, works as a great aphrodisiac. Most of the sexual problems arise due to stress and Ashwagandha herb acts as anti-stress natural supplement. Ashwagandha is a unique herb that works as an effective adaptogen that restores the neurotransmitters supporting the mental and physical energy and is a very potential tonic for whole body. Even though it does not have an immediate effect to cause an erection over time it will help you to have a harder and longer lasting erection.

Makes You Stronger

A teaspoon of Ashwagandha lehyam prepared with the root powder, ghee and honey is advised for tissue building and enhanced general strength. It is used in muscle weakness and provides nutrition for all the seven tissue layers of the body - the lymph, blood, muscles, fat, bones, marrow and nervous tissue and semen.

Natural Remedy for Stress

Ashwagandha calms the mind, promote restful sleep and increases mental clarity. It is an adaptogen that calms the nerves and improves the body's ability to deal with physical and emotional stress.

Nervine Disorders

A teaspoon of Ashwagandha lehyam prepared with the root powder, ghee and honey is advised for nervine disorders like hysteria, epilepsy and even Parkinson disease.

Leucoderma

Leucoderma or Vitiligo is a embarrassing skin condition that causes a gradual loss of the melanin pigment resulting in white patches on the skin. Ashwagandha aids in the reduction of these patches.

Natural Poison Antidote

Powdered Ashwagandha roots are given as an antidote for aconite poisoning. It can also eliminate toxins accumulated in the system due to syphilis and other chronic ailments.

DOSAGE

Always one should note that safer dosage is always ideal to maintain healthy life style.

Root powder: 2-5 gm. or half teaspoon.

Leaves powder: 2-5 gm. or half teaspoon.

Extract of Root which are available in the form of capsules: 250-500 mg.

The recommend dosage of Ashwagandha is one capsule twice a day to be taken before meals and even though it does not have an immediate effect to cause an erection over time it will help you to have a harder and longer lasting erection.

Ashwagandha Side Effects

Ashwagandha is generally safe; however, it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women, young children, or those with severe kidney or liver disease. In some clinical studies, it has shown to increase thyroid levels and should not be used by hyperthyroid patients. Ashwagandha is traditionally used for its sedative properties and should not be combined with other sedating drugs.

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