|
sold only to licensed practitioners
& students of tcm!
Ashwagandha (the Vital energy
of a horse)
English Name : Winter Cherry
Botanical Name : Withania Somnifera
Parts Used : Root
Ayurvedic Energetics :
Rasa (taste) : Bitter, sweet
Virya (energy) : Hot
Guna (quality) : Light and Unctuous
Srotas (channel) : Nervous, reproductive, respiratory
Doshas : VK --, P & Ama in excess
Dhatus (tissues) : Muscles, fat, bone, marrow, nerves
Traditional Uses : One of the most potent tonic herb in the Ayurveda
pharmacopeia. It has always been used by elders for overall vitality and also as
a nervous system tonic. Also known as “Indian Ginseng”, Ashwagandha is also used
for enhancing mental functions and also a great Immune boosting tonic.
Indications : Superior Tonic herb and Immune Booster
Immune System, Fatigue, Overwork, Anti-aging, Memory Loss, Muscle
Weakness, Muscle Loss, Cough, Breathing Difficulties, Weak Vision, Insomnia,
Nervous Conditions, Anxiety, Anemia, Arthritis, Inflammation, Lumbago, Adrenal
Fatigue, Hypothyroidism.
Contraindications, Toxicity, Cautions and Safety: No side effects have
been noted so far.
Ayurvedic Study of Ashwagandha:
Intense research is been conducted in the treatment of Cancer by its immune
boosting properties as well as anti-inflammatory properties and arthritis.
Esoteric Uses :
One of the most Sattvic Herbs because it has the ability to produce Ojas
(essence).
TCM Medical Actions : Nourishes Essence, Tonifies Blood, Qi Tonic.
Dosage – 2 capsules twice daily after meals.
No Health claims or other
representations Herbal
products are food supplements. All statements made describing all products that
are sold and or distributed by Acu-Market have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. All herbal and homeopathic products sold by Acu-Market
are not meant to treat, cure or prevent disease. Under no circumstances does
Acu-Market imply that all (any) products and formulas are meant to diagnose,
treat, cure or prevent any disease.
|