The herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera may be described as an erect shrub. The principle constituents of its medicated roots are the alkaloids somnine, somniferine, withanine, tropine, pseudotropine and anaferine. This herbal medication is used to assist in the treatment of asthma and as a uterine sedative as well. The alkaloids of the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera have shown relaxant and antispasmodic effects against several spasmogens within the intestinal, uterine, bronchial and tracheal muscles.
Furthermore, the anti – stress activity of Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera was assessed in experimental models of stress. This herbal medication increased physiological endurance, helped protect animals from stress ulcers and supported its use as tonic and an energizer in CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity.
The herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera is also recommended for clinical use in the prevention and treatment of many stress related complications, such as arteriosclerosis, premature aging, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and malignancy.
The herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera has a unique anti – stress adaptogenic healing technique that accentuates better physical fitness, helps cope with daily stress and enhances immunity.
Furthermore, this herbal medication is especially beneficial in stress related complications such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, general debility.
The herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera is also very useful in the case of Spematorrhoea also known as erectile dysfunction (lack of sexual drive).
Take one capsule of the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera twice a day, before meals and with a glass of milk or water. Be sure to keep a gap of approximately an hour between this herbal medication and the intake of other allopathic medicines. The herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera is to be administered to children aged fourteen years and above.
While on an ongoing course of the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera, if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
Sometimes, the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera may cause the patient to experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and a slight rise in body temperature.
If you have any other queries pertaining to the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera, feel free to consult your health care professional.
The herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera is also used to help in the treatment of glandular swellings, uterine infections, insomnia, weak eyes and a cough.
Furthermore, the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera is also useful in regulating one’s blood sugar, increasing the hemoglobin in one’s blood, lessening gray hair and increasing one’s white blood cell count.
Store the herbal medication Ashvagandha or Withania Somnifera at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F or 15 to 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.