| Botanical Name | Withania somnifera |
| Synonyms | Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, Ajagandha, Asgandh |
| Basionym (Name in Different Languages) | Sanskrit: ą¤
ą¤¶ą„ą¤µą¤ą¤ą¤§ą¤¾ (Ashwagandha), Hindi: ą¤
ą¤øą¤ą¤ą¤§ (Asgandh), Bengali: ą¦
ą¦¶ą§ą¦¬ą¦ą¦Øą§ą¦§ą¦¾ (Aswagandha), Telugu: ą°
ą°¶ą±ą°µą°ą°ą°§ (Aswagandha), Tamil: ą®
ą®®ąÆą®ąÆą®ą®æą®°ą®¾ (Amukkira), Kannada: ą²
ą²ą²ą²Øą²Ŗą³ą²”ą²æ (Anganapodi) |
| Rasa | ą¤¤ą¤æą¤ą„ą¤¤ (Tikta), ą¤ą¤·ą¤¾ą¤Æ (Kashaya) |
| Guna | ą¤ą„ą¤°ą„ (Guru), ą¤øą„ą¤Øą¤æą¤ą„ą¤§ (Snigdha) |
| Virya | ą¤ą¤·ą„ą¤£ (Ushna) |
| Vipaka | ą¤®ą¤§ą„ą¤° (Madhura) |
| Dosage | Typically, the dosage ranges from 1 to 6 grams of the root powder daily, depending on the purpose and individual health condition. It’s best to consult with a healthcare practitioner for personalized recommendations. |
| Description | Ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera, is a key herb in Ayurvedic medicine, recognized for its adaptogenic and stress-relieving properties. It’s often used to increase energy and vitality, with the roots providing most of its therapeutic effects. Ashwagandha is commonly used to improve strength, reduce fatigue, and support reproductive health. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is believed to boost immunity and promote overall well-being. Its adaptogenic nature is also useful for stress management and relaxation. |
