Ashwagandha
is one of the most powerful Ayurvedic herbs and is commonly known as the Indian
ginseng. Ashwagandha
can be loosely translated to mean the ‘strength of ten horses’. It can be used
to treat a number of diseases, relieve stress and fatigue, helps heal
injuries and may also be used as an aphrodisiac and can help prevent male
infertility.
1.
Ashwagandha helps rejuvenate the
body: This herb not only calms a person down, but
also restores the balance of their body. Hence, it is also known as rayasana or
a herb that rejuvenates. Ashwagandha stimulates the immune system and boosts the production of white blood cells
thereby, elevating levels of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase and
glutathione peroxidase. The effects of this herb on a person’s nervous system
and endocrine system can also harmonise the body, mind and spirit.
2.
It increases positivity: Stress
and anxiety can lead to negative thinking and ultimately to depression. By
fighting stress Ashwagandha helps negate these problems and instead boosts
positive thinking. It may also be used to treat depression itself.
3.
It helps regenerate nerve
cells: Along with diseases such as asthmatic
bronchitis, emphysema and gynaecological disorders, Ashwagandha can also be
used to treat neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. It helps
regenerate nerve cells and dendrite growth and even improves communication
between nerve cells. This stimulates the body’s ability to heal any damage to
the nervous system.
4.
It enhances memory and treats
insomnia: Ashwagandha is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies to treat insomnia. It
not only helps you fall asleep faster but can also improve your sleep quality.
A restful sleep increases a person’s ability to concentrate and prevents
drowsiness through the day. Ashwagandha also increases the levels of
acetylcholine in the brain. This has a direct effect on boosting memory and
elevating brain functioning and intelligence. Ashwagandha also increases the
production of nitric oxide that helps regulate blood flow and blood pressure
thus elevating the brain’s oxygen levels.
5.
It boosts libido: Ashwagandha
helps optimise the functioning of the thyroid and adrenal glands and helps deal
with both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Similarly, this Ayurvedic herb
also benefits the adrenal glands and thus influences the overall mental and
physical health of a person. The functioning of the thyroid and adrenal glands
have a direct effect on a person’s sexual health and libido. Thus by enhancing
the functioning of these glands, Ashwagandha improves sexual health and boosts
libido. The nitric oxide produced by Ashwagandha also helps improve fertility.
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