Ashwagandha Powder

Ashwagandha is mentioned in various traditional textbooks of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Chinese medicine, owing to its myriad health benefits. Scientifically known as Withania somnifera, the term somnifera denotes inducing sleep, and the herb helps to manage conditions including insomnia and other sleep disorders.

AyurRx Ashwagandha powder is a natural supplement derived from the roots of the Ashwagandha plant. Consuming Ashwagandha powder can increase energy, vitality, and strength. It enhances the functioning of the male reproductive system and supports the proper functioning of the adrenals. It also helps with combating stress, calming the mind, and offer relief from stress, anxiety, and depression.

Our Ashwagandha powder is 100% organic, gluten-free, and vegan. It is sourced from the finest plants, cultivated and harvested with utmost care. It undergoes a meticulous extraction to preserve its natural goodness, ensuring a premium and unadulterated product. Free from artificial additives and preservatives, Ashwagandha powder can be easily incorporated into your daily routine.

Indications

• Increases energy, vitality and strength. 
• Combats stress, calms the mind and promotes restful sleep. 
• Revitalize the male reproductive system and support proper functioning of the adrenals.
• Maintain potency and healthy libido.
• Provide proper nourishment to muscles and bones in men and women.

Pharmacology

1. Anti-inflammatory
2. Adaptogenic
3. Neuroprotective
4. Immunomodulatory
5. Aphrodisiac
6. Anti-arthritic
7. Anti-diabetic
8. Cardioprotective
9. Hepatoprotective
10. Anti-microbial

Ingredients

• Each package contains 
• Ashwagandha( Withania somnifera) powder 4 Oz

Properties

• Rasa: Tikta(Bitter), Kashaya(Astringent)
• Guna: Laghu(Light), Snigdha(Unctuous)
• Veerya: Ushna(Hot)
• Vipaka: Madhura(Sweet)
• Effect on doshas: Vata Kapha Samaka

Dosage:  One to two teaspoon twice a day after meals

Combination benefits: Ashwagandha powder mixed with sugar and taken with ghee helps relieve insomnia

Contraindications

1. Ashwagandha should be avoided during pregnancy and should not be used while breastfeeding. 

2. Ashwagandha is not recommended for people who are about to have surgery, or for those who have autoimmune or thyroid disorders.

Ayurvedic Description

Ashwagandha in sanskrit means odour of the horse as its roots smell like horse’s urine.  In Ayurveda Ashwagandha is believed to provide the stamina of a horse; ie aphrodisiac in nature. Ashwagandha characterizes Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent) and Madhura (sweet) rasa, Laghu (light) and Snigdha (oily) gunas. It has Ushna Virya (hot potency) and Madhura Vipaka (pungent metabolic property). It aggravates the Pitta doshas and pacifies Vata and Kapha doshas.

Ashwagandha possess characteristics including Balya(strengthening the tissues), vajikarana(improves sexual function), vrushya(aphrodisiac), rasayana(improves life expectancy) and prushtiprasada(nourishes the body). It is beneficial in conditions including respiratory, neurological, reproductive and musculoskeletal conditions.

Climate & Region

Ashwagandha is a perennial shrub and grows to a height of 1.5 metres. The leaves are ovate, elliptic and dull greenish in colour. The plant bears small bell-shaped yellow flowers that slowly turn into an orangish-red fruit on ripening.

The plant grows in semi-tropical climates with temperatures between 20°C and 35°C, but can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C. Ashwagandha is native to the Indian subcontinent, North Africa, and the Middle East. In India, it is commercially cultivated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.