Ashwagandha – also known as the Indian winter cherry, has the botanical name Withania Somnifera. It is cultivated in western India and the Himalayas, mainly in the drier areas.

Ashwagandha has a bitter-sweet taste while in digestion the sweet taste prevails. The benefits of Ashwagandha on the body are miraculous. Many call it Ayurvedic ginseng because of its action in enhancing strength and endurance in the body. The various medicinal properties of ashwagandha are attributed to the many flavonoids it contains. used as an adaptogenic medicine (as it enhances endurance), refreshing and sedative. It is used to treat some important disorders associated with the destruction of nerve tissues, it has anti-oxidant action, it helps a lot in arthritis, anxiety and exhaustion. This herb is a very good food for the mind as it improves mental ability and contributes to better performance at work. It balances the Vata (air) element in the body which is often responsible for the development of stress and anxiety. It can be used in Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and insomnia. It helps to have normal sleep and greatly enhances sexual performance. Aswagandha relaxes the body, reduces stress and increases the body’s natural endurance.

It has anti-inflammatory properties and has been used successfully in the treatment of arthritis. Reduces inflammation in the joints and facilitates movements. It has a positive effect on improving appetite and balances the function of the digestive system as well as the intestines. It reduces hypertension and also acts as a diuretic. Increases the body’s energy and endurance. Helps rebuild the body that has collapsed due to chronic diseases. Delays the aging process and reduces hair graying. When taken frequently, it helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Stabilizes blood levels (increase hemoglobin levels). While in lean organisms, it has a positive effect on increasing muscle mass and body energy.