Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has been found to have important healing effects on solid tissues, skin support, connective tissue, lymph tissues, blood vessels, and mucous membranes. Ashwagandha has found its most successful applications in treatment of conditions involving venous insufficiency, tissue inflammation and infection, and post-surgical healing. Taken together, these actions support the traditional reputation of Ashwagandha as a tonic or adaptogen. It counteracts the effects of stress, headaches and generally promotes wellness. Other benefits are for: Arthritis & Parkinsons, Hypertension, Diabetes, General debility. Traditional Ayurvedic Uses: general fatigue, rejuvenator, muscular weakness, stress- induced debility, anxiety, sexual debility in men and women, nervous exhaustion, rheumatoid arthritis pain, wound healing, asthma. A famous sutra: Medicinal Applications Action alterative, aphrodisiac, astringent, nervine, rejuvenative, sedative, tonic Action & Uses in Ayurveda & Siddha Tikta, kashaya rasam ushna veeryam, katu vipakam, kapha vata haram. Indications: Vranam, visham, aphrodisiac, strength giving, complexion improved, in kasam, swasam, soola, pandu, white leprosy, pruritis, karappan, fatigue Ayurvedic Applications Fruits or seeds are used as diuretic, and to coagulate milk. Root is used as an application in obstinate ulcers and rheumatic swellings.