Have you known the Ashwagandha plant? Or just found out about this plant? Ashwagandha is an herbal plant originating from India. Because there is a lot benefits contained in Ashwagandha, these plants are used as traditional medicine by Indian people.

Another name for Ashwagandha is Indian ginseng or Withania Somnifera. This plant is also often used by Chinese people.

Because a lot of benefits, Ashwagandha attracts the attention of doctors around the world. Quoted in an international journal, now Ashwagandha has been researched by medical teams all over the world to prove its usefulness in human body. According to the ancient Indian medical system, Ashwagandha is a herbal medicine that is shaped like a bush which has the ability to improve physical and mental health. Ashwagandha can also fight several diseases and revitalize a body that is lacking in energy.

In addition, Ashwagandha can prolong life and increase male fertility. Now, let’s discuss the health benefits of Ashwagandha :

Nutritional Value of Ashwagandha :

1. Alkaloids
   2. Steroid lactone
   3. Saponin
   4. Iron
   5. Choline
   6. 18 fatty acids

Health Benefits of Ashwagandha :

There are several benefits contained in Ashwagandha, for example:

1. Fighting Depression

A research study from the Iinstitute of Medical Sciences at Banaras University in India found that Ashwagandha can stabilize a person’s mood with behavioral disorders. This is because Ashwagandha contains anti-stress and antidepressant properties.

2. Increases Immunity

Because Ashwagandha contains high antioxidants that can increase white blood cell production and improve immune function. But Ashwagandha is not recommended for those who have high blood pressure.

3. Fight Cancer

Because of the antioxidants and anti-cancer contained in Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha can prevent or stop cancer. For examples include breast cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, prostate lung and sarcoma. In addition, Ashwagandha can protect healthy cells from damage to conventional cancer therapy.

4. Increase Fertility for Male

Ashwagandha can also increase fertility in men. Revealed in an international journal, men who consume Ashwagandha experience an increase in sperm count and prevent infertility.

Recommendation Intake of Ashwagandha  : 

Although Ashwagandha is an herbal medicine, it is highly recommended to keep following the recommended dosage.

• Ashwagandha in powder form, take 3-6 grams three times a day.
• For boiled Ashwagandha, it is recommended that 16-31 grams of decoction with cow’s milk be consumed three times a day.
• Then for the extract, 2 tablespoons three times a day is recommended.

Side effects of Ashwagandha :

• Feeling sleepy when Ashwagandha is not eaten with food
• Increased body temperature after 1 week of consumption
• Diarrhea
• Nausea & vomiting
• Kidney disorders
• Flatulence
• Small lesions and inflammation arise
• Aggravates autoimmune diseases because Ashwagandha activates the immune system.
• Reduces blood sugar levels

Cauntions for Consuming Ashwagandha :

People who suffer from diabetes, digestive disorders, ulcers and liver disorders are advised not to consume Ashwagandha. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are also not recommended to treat it. And when consuming Ashwagandha, it is recommended not to consume sedatives.