subject: Ashwagandha-the Natural Medicine [print this page] Ashwagandha also known as Indian ginseng, and as Indian Winter Cherry is an important ancient plant, the roots of which have been employed in Indian traditional systems of medicine,
With regard to ashwagandha root extract , several studies over the past few years have looked into whether this herb has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-stress, and antioxidant, mind-boosting, immune-enhancing and rejuvenating properties (see studies at bottom of page). Ashwagandha is considered to be one of the best rejuvenating agents in Ayurveda. Its roots, seeds and leaves are used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicines. Ashwagandha root drug finds an important place in treatment of rheumatic pain, inflammation of joints, nervous disorders and epilepsy. Dried roots are used as tonic for hiccup, cold, cough, female disorders, as a sedative, in care of senile debility, ulcers, etc. Leaves are applied for carbuncles, inflammation and swellings. As an herbal dietary supplement, you can take one ashwagandha capsule a few times a week. This herb, in some individuals, may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. Others who are restless or anxious may feel relaxation but no drowsiness. We suggest you avoid a high dose in the
evening since sometimes it has a stimulatory effect before leading to sedation.
Ashwaganda withania has been used as a quiet valuable herb in the Ayurvedic and indigenous medical system for over 3000 years. Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are the major Ashwagandha producing states of the country. grown in fields which are not well covered by the irrigation systems. The field on which food crops cannot be taken profitably for the above reason may be used for Ashwangandha cultivation. The soil of the field selected for Ashwagandha cultivation is well pulverized by digging , disking and/or harrowing.
The bitter herbs for digestion are very important to for stimulating appetite and digestion. They are called bitter herbs, because, well, they taste bitter. The compounds that give it that taste works on the body to treat but especially to prevent. This class of herbs promotes health throughout the body. When taste buds of the bitter region pick up on these types of herbs a signal is sent through the nerves to the central nervous system. Messages are then sent to the gut which releases the digestive hormone, gastrin. Bitter herbs have been used for at least 2,000 years in Western culture. They aid digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive substances in the stomach, pancreas and liver, specifically stomach acids and the enzymes gastrin and pepsin. Like all herbs, bitters are also rich in antioxidants, so they may levels of harmful free radicals in the gut.
