What is Ashwagandha ? What are benefits of Ashwaganda – Withania Somnifera (lat)

The healing properties of ashwagandha are used in the following cases:

• to restore energy balance in the body

• as a biotropic agent: activates the body’s defenses, mobilizes and strengthens the immune system, helps with mental and physical exhaustion and fatigue, sexual and cardiac weakness, treats chronic fatigue, nervous exhaustion, anxiety, neuroses

It is good to use it after a change in climate, during the off-season, with a sharp change in weather, undergone severe operations, injuries, surgery, stress, physical overload.

• as a natural tonic, it is also recommended for healthy people, those who work with a computer, on a daily basis, athletes

Gives strength, normalizes the nervous system, sleep, improves performance. You can also take it to retirees if they do not have pathologies, but in this case it is better to consult a doctor.

• as a means that has a neotropic effect: improves the activity of memory and nerve cells in the brain

• with atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, slows down the aging process, activates energy metabolism in the body

• with muscle weakness, arthritis in the knees, rheumatism, promotes bone fusion

• after exposure to other drugs, after chemical therapy in the treatment of cancer, to restore the body

• prevents the formation of tumors in the body

• for the prevention of peptic ulcer and liver dysfunctions in the complex treatment of the body

• as a powerful aphrodisiac,famous throughout India

Mentioned in the Kamasutra . Ashwagandza increases libido in men and women, treats impotence, increases potency, prevents premature ejection of semen, eliminates excessive excitement, and regulates libido.

The phytosterols contained in the plant are chemically similar to the structure of the male sex hormone testosterone. Therefore, they stimulate the secretion of the excretion of the prostate and seminal glands, which is necessary for a normal state, increased activity and vitality of sperm., Normalizes sperm PH. Even in ancient times, ashwagandha was used to treat male infertility and prostatitis. Phytosterols inhibit the development of prostate adenoma in older men. Phytosterols also have an anabolic effect, activating protein synthesis and promoting the formation and development of skeletal muscles, changing the ratio between muscle and adipose tissue towards the former.

In women, ashwagandha normalizes the metabolism of estrogens, prevents the development of fibroids and mastopathy, regulates menstruation, and eliminates the associated painful sensations.

• to restore disturbed water balance in the body

• for the treatment of ulcers and carbuncles, inflamed glands

• as a means that has a positive effect on the respiratory processes, the cardiovascular system

• to normalize human hormonal activity

• to normalize blood pressure

• to strengthen the body and increase its flexibility, is highly valued by yogis

• when feeding, makes milk thicker in nursing mothers

• for healing wounds, ulcers, cuts

• to increase white blood cells, produces substances that fight infections and allegria

• to normalize metabolism and the functioning of the digestive organs, reduces the need for sweet, flour, alcohol, smoking, breaks down fat

• as an anabolic

Phytosterones activate protein synthesis and promote the formation and development of skeletal muscles, change the ratio between muscle and adipose tissue towards the former.

• improves blood circulation, treats peripheral circulatory disorders

• to lower blood cholesterol levels, removes toxins from the body

• as a diuretic

The activity of this plant increases during the period associated with the full moon – three days before and seven days after.

Memo on using ashwagandha

• diuretic
• tonic
• from stress
• for physical endurance
• from rheumatism
• adaptogen
• mental illness
• improving overall health
• good brain work
• muscle pain
• for muscle mass
• antioxidant
• to strengthen immunity
• for the elderly
• for athletes
• for smokers
• for those who drink a lot
• to increase testosterone levels
• from impotence
• as a vitamin supplement
• for impaired health
• after a serious illness or surgery

aphrodisiac

The unique qualities of ashwagandha as a remedy for the treatment of so many diseases have been used in India for more than two million years , and since the mid-twentieth century they have been studied in the USA and Europe, where they are now successfully used. Ashwagandha also became interested in Japan. Recently, seven applications for patents for ashwagandha formulations from the United States and four from Japan are pending.

The advantages of ashwagandha are that it is inexpensive and readily available, does not have any side effects, the effect is felt very quickly and lasts a long time. It brings abnormalities in the body back to normal, no matter in which direction they happened . It is usually taken in powder or capsule form. The energy balance is restored after two weeks.

Although Ashwagandhau is often referred to as a “male herb” and “male tonic” because it is very popular for treating impotence and increasing male potency, it can just as well be used by women to solve female problems, as well as problems of the whole body. In Ayurveda, the traditionally “female tonic” is shatavari.

Ashwagandha is widely used in cosmetology in face and hand care products – creams, tonics, lotions, masks, anti-aging cosmetics, regenerating creams and masks, hair care products. The use of the plant in many anti-aging formulas in Ayurveda is primarily due to its antioxidant, anti-aging effects on skin and hair.

Ashwagandha is used in cosmetology due to:

• antioxidant, tonic and regenerating properties
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It has a powerful antioxidant effect. Protects the skin from environmental influences and stress, slows down the aging process, nourishes the necessary microelements. It rejuvenates the skin, removes “cellular” debris, and increases the reproductive period of cells.

An ideal skin toner, rejuvenates it, tidies up old, faded or stressed skin, infuses it with strength, improves blood circulation, improves complexion. The skin begins to look young, fresh and toned like china.

Good for all skin types, both oily and dry.

Ideal for anti-aging cosmetics, for aging, fading, flabby skin.

• astringent and wound healing properties

Heals cuts, ulcers, wounds, burns.

• anti-edema properties

Restores water exchange in the body, eliminates puffiness.

• antiseptic and antibacterial properties

Kills bacteria and germs, prevents skin diseases.

When applied to hair, it tones the scalp, promotes hair growth, prevents hair loss, makes it strong and elastic, adds shine, restores fine, depleted hair that has been chemically dyed, exposed to sunlight or weakened after an illness.

Often included in restorative hair masks and hair growth masks.