Ashvaganda is a natural remedy. The root and berries are used.
Applied with arthritis, anxiety, sleep problems (insomnia), tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, vitilgo, bronchitis, back pain, fibromyalgia, menstrual cycle problems, hiccough and chronic liver disease. Also used as an "adaptogen" to help the body cope with daily stress and as a restorative. Ashwagandha is used to improve cognitive function, reduce pain and swelling with inflammation and even to prevent aging. It is also used to treat infertility, as well as to increase sexual desire.
Ashwaganda is applied to the skin for the treatment of wounds, back pain and paralysis.
The name Ashvaganda is a combination of the word ashva, that is, the horse, and gandha, that is, the smell. The root has a strong flavor, which is described as "horse". In ayurvedic, Indian and unani medicine, ashwaganda is described as "Indian ginseng". Also used in traditional African medicine for various diseases.
Large doses can cause stomach irritation disorder, diarrhea and vomiting. There is some evidence that ashwaganda can lead to miscarriages. Do not use ashvaganda if you have a stomach ulcer.
Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), rheumatoid arthritis: ashwaganda affects the immune system and can lead to an increase in the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. If you have one of these diseases, you should avoid using ashwaganda.
May cause drowsiness. Taking ashwagandy along with sedatives can lead to increased drowsiness.
The thyroid hormone interacts with ashwagande. The body naturally produces hormones of the thyroid gland. Ashwaganda contributes to an increase in the production of thyroid hormones. Taking Ashwagandi tablets with thyroid hormones can lead to too much thyroid hormone in the body, enhance the action and side effects of thyroid hormones.
A proven safe dosage does not exist.
