Ashwagandha

What Are The Uses Of Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is also known as winter cherry or Indian ginseng. It has multiple benefits and is increasingly becoming popular, even in western countries.

Ashwagandha is used for various conditions/ health benefits. Some of them are:

Cancer treatment, to reduce the effects of chemotherapy
To fight inflammation in conditions like arthritis, rheumatologic problems
To control/ fight bacterial infections
Heart health (ashwagandha has antioxidant, anti stress properties)
To treat depression, reduce stress
To fight diabetes
To improve thyroid function
Improve immune system
Increase haemoglobin in the body
To improve sexual health and fertility
To improve eye health/ prevent cataract
To prevent seizures

What Are The Side Effects Of Ashwagandha?

An overdose of Ashwagandha can cause diarrhea, upset stomach and nausea.

What Are The Contraindications Of Ashwagandha?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

Pregnancy (consumption of Ashwagandha can lead to abortion, miscarriage)
If you are already using other medications for diabetes, depression, hypertension, anxiety, or insomnia. Ashwagandha can interfere with the efficacy of these medicines.