Ashwagandha (அமுக்கரா கிழங்கு)
அஸ்வகந்தா மூளையை அமைதிப்படுத்தவும், வீக்கத்தைக் குறைக்கவும், இரத்த அழுத்தத்தைக் குறைக்கவும், நோயெதிர்ப்பு மண்டலத்தை மாற்றவும் உதவும் இரசாயனங்களைக் கொண்டுள்ளது. அஸ்வகந்தா மன அழுத்தம் மற்றும் பதட்டத்துடன் தொடர்புடைய பிரச்சனைகளை நிர்வகிப்பதற்கு உதவுவதாக அறியப்படுகிறது. இது நீரிழிவு மேலாண்மைக்கும் உதவுகிறது. இது பாலுணர்வு பண்புகளையும் கொண்டுள்ளது, இது சகிப்புத்தன்மை, ஆண் மலட்டுத்தன்மையை மேம்படுத்த உதவுகிறது மற்றும் விறைப்புத்தன்மை போன்ற நிலைமைகளுக்கு சிகிச்சையளிக்க உதவுகிறது. இதன் வேர் பொடியானது நரம்பு சம்பந்தமான பல்வேறு பிரச்சனைகளுக்கு நர்வின் டானிக்காக பயன்படுகிறது.
Ashwagandha is an important herb of the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. The root of the herb has a distinctive smell that resembles the sweat of a horse, giving it the name Ashwagandha.Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in Asia and Africa. It is commonly used for stress. There is little evidence for its use as “adaptogen.”
Ashwagandha contains chemicals that might help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, and alter the immune system.Ashwagandha is known to provide aid in managing problems associated with stress and anxiety due to its Rasayana (Rejuvenating) and Vata balancing properties. These properties may also help in diabetes management. It also has Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) property which helps in improving stamina and treats conditions like erectile dysfunction. Root powder of Ashwagandha can be taken with milk to help manageerectile dysfunction. It is used as a nervine tonic for various nerve-related problemsOne important precaution with Ashwagandha is that it should be avoided during pregnancy as it might increase uterine contractions.
Key ingredients:
- Withania somnifera.
BENEFITS OF ASHWAGANDHA
Benefits of Ashwagandha for Stress?
Ashwagandha may improve the individual’s ability to deal with stress. Stress can usually be attributed to an imbalance of Vata dosha, and often presents with irritability, insomnia, and fear. Taking Ashwagandha powder helps in balancing Vata and thus reduces the symptoms of stress.
Benefits of Ashwagandha for Anxiety?
According to Ayurveda, anxiety is associated with aggravated Vata dosha, so one must concentrate on pacifying excess Vata in the body. Ashwagandha has the property of balancing Vata dosha and is good for managing anxiety.
Benefits of Ashwagandha for Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)?
According to Ayurveda, there are two types of diabetes therapy. One is Aptarpana (de-nourishment) and Santarpana (replenishment). Aptarpana treatment is useful in obese diabetics with Kapha body type and Santarpana treatment is useful in lean diabetics usually with Vata or Pitta type body. Ashwagandha works on both types of therapies by balancing Vata and Kapha dosha.
Benefits of Ashwagandha for Arthritis?
Ashwagandha is useful to manage pain in arthritis. According to Ayurveda, arthritis occurs due to an aggravation of Vata dosha and is known as Sandhivata. It causes pain, swelling, and joint mobility. Ashwagandha powder has Vata balancing property and gives relief from the symptoms of arthritis-like pain and swelling in the joints.
Benefits of Ashwagandha for Hypertension (high blood pressure)?
Hypertension is known as Rakta Gata Vata in Ayurveda which means elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. The aim of Ayurvedic treatment for hypertension is identifying the root cause of the condition and then taking herbs that can eradicate the problem from its roots. Stress or anxiety is also a root cause of hypertension and taking Ashwagandha helps to reduce stress or anxiety and thus control high blood pressure.
PRECAUTIONS
Ashwagandha may cause gastrointestinal disturbances, so please consult a doctor before taking Ashwagandha or its supplements if you are suffering from peptic ulcer.
Breastfeeding:
Ayurvedic doctor supervision is needed while taking Ashwagandha during breastfeeding, self medication should be avoided.
Patients with kidney disease:
Ashwagandha has diuretic properties. This might lead to kidney lesions (abnormal growth in the kidney).
Patients with diabetes
Ashwagandha may lower blood glucose levels. So it is generally advisable to monitor the sugar levels regularly if you are taking Ashwagandha or its supplements along with other anti-diabetic drugs.
Pregnancy:
Avoid Ashwagandha during pregnancy as it may increase uterine contractions.
Side Effects:
1. Sedation
2. Low blood pressure
3. Diarrhea
4. Nausea
Dosage:
1.Take one capsule of ashwagandha twice daily,preferably after meals or as directed by physician.
2.for better result, Swallow it with lukewarm water 1-2 times a day after taking food
Safed MUSLI (வெள்ளை முசிலி)
வெள்ளை முசிலி ஆண்களுக்கும் பெண்களுக்கும் பாலியல் செயல்திறன் மற்றும் பொதுவான ஒட்டுமொத்த ஆரோக்கியத்தை மேம்படுத்த பிரபலமாக பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. வெள்ளை முசிலி விறைப்புத்தன்மை மற்றும் மன அழுத்தத்தால் ஏற்படும் பாலியல் பிரச்சனைகளை நிர்வகிக்க உதவுகிறது. இது விந்தணுக்களின் தரம் மற்றும் அளவை மேம்படுத்த உதவுகிறது.
Musli known as or White musli is a wildly grown white-colored herb. It is often referred to as “White gold” or “Divya aushad”. This plant species is now a threatened species worldwide due to over harvesting. Safed musli is used general overall health in both men and women. Safed musli helps manage erectile dysfunction as well as stress- problems.
Key ingredients:
Asparagus adscendens.
BENEFITS OF SAFED MUSLI:
Benefits of Safed Musli for Stress?
Stress may be due to an imbalance of Vata dosha in the body. Safed Musli has a property of balancing Vata dosha in the body, thus reducing stress.
Benefits of Safed Musli for Increased breast milk production?
Although not enough evidence is available, Safed Musli is known to improve the quantity and flow of milk in breastfeeding mothers.
Benefits of Safed Musli for Muscle building?
Although not enough evidence is available, a dietary supplement of Safed Musli might help in the building of muscles by improving the level of growth hormone in exercise-trained people.
Benefits of Safed Musli for Arthritis?
Saponins present in Safed Musli have anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activities. It inhibits the inflammatory mediators like histamine and prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and inflammation in arthritic patients.
Benefits of Safed Musli for Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)?
Safed Musli has a property of Rasayana which helps to control high blood sugar level.
PRECAUTIONS :
- Avoid Safed Musli in case you have a poor digestive system. This is due to its Guru (heavy) property.
2. It is advisable not to use Safed Musli for a long duration as it can cause weight gain due to its Kapha increasing property.
Breastfeeding:
You can take Safed Musli only under a doctor’s supervision if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy:
You can take Safed Musli only under a doctor’s supervision during pregnancy.
Side effects:
There is not enough information available to know if safed musli is safe.
Dosage:
1.Take one tablet of Musli twice daily,preferably after meals or as directed by physician.
2.for better result, Swallow it with lukewarm water 1-2 times a day after taking food.
