Ashvagandha, 60 tabs, Himalaya

Ashvagandha is an extremely effective Ayurvedic remedy. Translated from Sanskrit Ashvagandha means ‘horsepower’ and as the name suggests has a powerful effect on the human body increasing energy levels significantly. Ashvagandha is effective in instances of fatigue and lethargy rejuvenating the body after periods of excessive stress. Ashvagandha protects the nervous system and its effects are fast acting and noticeable usually within a few days. It has mild aphrodisiacal properties.

Ayurvedic healers have long used Ashvagandha as part of the herbal tonic rasayana which rejuvenates the body and stimulates higher order processes of the brain. Ashvagandha is an effective herbal remedy that aids metabolism and immunity. It is anti-inflammatory and can boost resistance to disease as well as giving pain relief to bone joints whilst strengthening bones overall.

Ashvagandha heals mental disorders whilst relieving stress and is useful in cases of insomnia too. It can assist in the healing of diabetes and other related disorders such as the loss of sensation in the limbs caused by impairment of the nerve impulses due to diabetic neuropathy. Unless treated effectively such disorders can lead to other complications such as septicaemia and gangrene.

For the elderly Ashvagandha is a useful tonic aiding chronic illness including muscle atrophy multiple sclerosis and can assist in the improvement of memory by replenishing the metabolic processes in the brain. Ashvagandha effectively slows the ageing process and aids in anaemia arthritis sexual dysfunction and infertility as it balances the Ayurdvedic humours or doshas. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs Ashvagandha does not cause drowsiness that may affect driving.

Active ingredients:

Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera). Increases stamina, increases the level of sexual energy, improves memory, gives strength, nourishes the body with necessary vitamins and trace elements, reduces the intensity of neuroses, strengthens the heart. It is used as an aphrodisiac and a means to improve brain activity, has a calming effect, relieves insomnia and chronic fatigue.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice per day before eating (an empty stomach is best). Please note Ashvagandha should be used under guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.

Contraindications: avoid use if ulcers and inflammation of the thyroid are present. Not recommended for pregnant and lactating mothers.

Composition: each 250 mg tablet contains: Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) – 250 mg.

Recommended use: helpful in cases of stress; fatigue; exhaustion; compromised immunity; mental and chronic fatigue; cardiovascular disease; hypertension; dysentery; haemorrhoids; parasites; nervous system disorders; menstrual disorders; decreased libido; insomnia.