Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years to treat various ailments. Ashwagandha roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, bark, stems are all used medicinally. Ashwagandha is effective as an anti-cancer agent. According to Ayurveda, phytochemicals present in ashwagandha leaves and roots kill tumor cells and cut off the blood supply to those cells. Ashwagandha helps improve the quality of life of those undergoing chemotherapy during cancer. Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory properties that help heal wounds.
Some common uses of Ashwagandha are
Asgandha helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
Asgandha helps improve mental health, improve mood, increase focus and improve memory.
Asgandha helps to increase physical strength and energy. It promotes muscle growth and recovery.
Ashwagandha helps prevent hair loss. It causes hair growth.
Ashwagandha helps control blood sugar. It improves insulin sensitivity.
Ashwagandha helps prevent heart disease. It regulates blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Benefits of Ashwagandha
If there is any problem in the adrenal glands in the human body, low or high levels of cortisol in the blood, Ashwagandha helps to avoid this problem.
Ashwagandha can have various benefits, these benefits can be associated with various health problems. One of the most common uses is stress management and improving mental health.
Stress and Thought Control
Ashwagandha acts as a major adaptogenic, helping to stabilize the human body and can help manage stress and anxiety.
Side Effects of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has mild sedative properties and may cause drowsiness. So it should not be taken with any sleeping pills, otherwise it will not induce excessive sleepiness. Some people may experience drowsiness or drowsiness after taking ashwagandha, especially at high doses. Ashwagandha can affect thyroid function and should be used with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare provider in people with thyroid disease.
Ashwagandha side effects include
sleep problems
nausea
diarrhea
weight gain
Increased blood pressure
Increased heart rate
skin problems
To avoid Ashwagandha side effects, it is important to remember these things
Ashwagandha is an herb, so it is not as safe as a medicine.
It is important to talk to a doctor before taking ashwagandha, especially if you have any health problems.
Follow the prescribed dosage and schedule of intake of Ashwagandha.
Observe your body's reaction while taking ashwagandha. If any side effects occur, stop taking ashwagandha and consult a doctor.
