Ashwagandha: “Queen of Ayurveda”

Ashwagandha: “Queen of Ayurveda”

What Are The Facts, Health Benefits, Uses of Ashwagandha and its uses on curing COVID-19

What is Ashwagandha? You may have seen this plant showing up in your favorite menu items, blogs, and grocery store, but what does it do? What are its uses? Welcome to your new favorite superfood.

Considered “nature’s gift to mankind,” Ashwagandha is an incredible adaptogen, which helps your body manage stress. It can increase brain function and memory, reduce stress and anxiety levels, reduce inflammation, and more*.

Its scientific names are Withania Somnifera, Indian Ginseng, and Winter Cherry. Ashwagandha means “smell of the stallion” for the plant’s natural odor and strength-building ability, and somnifera meaning “sleep-inducing.” It’s a strong plant that thrives where other plants wither.

This root’s use can be traced back over 3,000 years in the Indian system Ayurveda. Through Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is utilized to promote physical and mental health, vitality, longevity, and resistance against infections and diseases. It’s nested under the rasayana family, which is a rejuvenating, life-extending herb classification.

Ashwagandha Plant - Harmony Veda
What’s Inside Ashwagandha?
  • Withanolides
    • Excellent anti-inflammatory agents
  • Glycoprotein
    • The protein responsible for the antimicrobial activity that kills microorganisms before they have the chance to grow and spread in the body
  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Vitamin C
  • Crude fiber
Ashwagandha Medicine - Harmony Veda
What are the Health Benefits of Ashwagandha?
  • Improves brain function and memory*
  • Reduces cortisol levels*
  • Reduces stress levels, anxiety levels*
  • Reduces depression symptoms*
  • Reduces inflammation*
  • Increases muscle mass and strength*
  • Increases blood circulation regulation*
  • Boosts libido*
  • Supports healthy thyroid function*
  • Reduces blood sugar levels*
  • Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels*
Ashwagandha Dosage & Administration:

Ashwagandha can be found most commonly in a powdered form to be added to smoothies, oatmeal, drinks, and more. It also comes in capsules and tinctures. It’s recommended to take 250-500 mg per day depending on your needs.

Immunity Benefits of Ashwagandha:

If you’re looking to boost your immunity and reduce your risk of Covid-19, Rasayana therapy, the addition of other supplements in this plant family, may be beneficial. Rasayana therapy aims to increase life vitality and longevity.

A research group in India has also revealed that Ashwagandha contains certain bio-actives that interact with the coronavirus. It has a natural compound called withanone (Wi-N), which can impact an enzyme within COVID-19 responsible for replication. If used along with an active ingredient of propolis called Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE), withanone and CAPE can block the replication process of the novel virus to treat the condition.

Ashwagandha capsules - Harmony Veda
Key Points:

Overall, Ashwagandha is a powerful herb that can act as a strong immunomodulator.

It’s recommended to practice other aspects of a typical daily Ayurveda routine, like yoga and breath-work, to reap the full benefits of this superfood and its uses.

Adding Ashwagandha into your daily life may enhance your overall health and vitality.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products/services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 
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