| Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)
Description...
This herb is widely used in
Indian medicine and is commonly called Indian Ginseng. It helps people who are under
stress, and also is reputed to be an anti-inflammatory agent and a sedative.
This plant also strengthens
the body. Its roots, leaves, and berries, are the most potent of the plant and are often
able to help people who are recovering from an illness or suffering from excessive
fatigue. Ashwaganda also has an aphrodisiac reputation and is believed to help prevent
male sterility.
How It May Benefit
You...
to aid in
restoring muscles, body tissues, and bone marrow.
aphrodisiac
restores proper sexual
functioning
sedative
anti-inflammatory agent
helps in stressful
situations - infertility
chronic fatigue
loss of muscular strength
multiple sclerosis
rheumatism
indigestion
heart disease
hay fever
carbuncles (Apply
medicated oil externally.)
ringworm. (Apply a
compress to the affected area.)
Caution...
Do not eat ashwaganda
berries. They may cause severe gastrointestinal pain.
WARNING:
Herbs should only be used under the supervision of an experienced
herbalist or naturopath experienced in herbs.
Availability...
Available as tincture,
dried roots and leaves, powder.
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