Ashwagandha powder

Botanical name: Withania somnifera

Part used: root

Therapeutic use : Promotes energy in the body like that of horse that’s why known as ashwagandha.It acts as rejuvenator , anti-inflammatory,nervine tonic and analgesic. Its lepa is very effective in throat infections and goiter. It is useful in high blood pressure, leucorrhea, vaginitis, sukra daurbalyta and for marasmus children.

Adverse effects: not reported.

Contraindications: no absolute contraindications.

Dosage: 4gms for adults, 1-2 for children.