What Is Winter Cherry a.k.a Ashwagandha? 

Ashwagandha goes by a number of names like Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry, and Withania Somnifera. This Ayurvedic herb is heavily researched and offers a bunch of incredible health benefits. Here’s a summary of its uses, dosage, and side effects.

Ashwagandha Benefits

• It has a pacifying effect on Vata dosha.
• Being an adaptogenic, it boosts your ability to cope with physical as well as mental stress.
• It can improve sleeping disorders.
• There are significant Ashwagandha uses in depression as well as anxiety.
• It boosts muscle strength as well as energy levels.
• It enhances libido and treats erectile dysfunction as well as infertility.
• This medicine can heal cough and cold.
• It reduces inflammation.
• It increases immunity.
• This herb also reduces blood pressure.

Dosage

Doctors most often prescribe it in the form of Ashwagandha churna (churna means powder). Depending on each case, doctors advise taking up to 2 teaspoons of the powder either with water or milk. You can also find it in the form of fresh roots.

Possible Side Effects

• Aggravated Pitta dosha (increased heat in the body)
• Drowsiness
• Possible complications during pregnancy as well as lactation
• Indigestion cases where inappropriate doses are taken

Disclaimer:

This article is solely for the purpose of imparting information. Please do not substitute it for professional medical advice.