Ashwagandha Benefits and Uses: Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha is one of the herbal plants of our country. It is called Ashwagandha in Sanskrit because the smell of the plant is like a horse. In Bengal, I call mine Ashwagandha. It is called Indian Ginseng in English because it is used as an energizing and aphrodisiac. The scientific name of Ashwagandha is Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, a tree of the Solanaceae family. The plant is named Withania because of the chemical substance called withanine isolated from this plant. And somnifera comes from somnifer which means sleep inducer. Root and leaves are used in various nervous diseases. This tree is found in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Health Benefits and Uses of Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha has a variety of uses. Let's take a look at what this herb does in health promotion. 1. Improves mental health: Ashwagandha is a renowned adaptogen. It has been found to reduce stress, depression and anxiety and prevent stress-related problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes. 2. Controls Diabetes: Studies have revealed that Ashwagandha has excellent anti-diabetic properties. It helps control blood sugar levels in healthy and diabetic patients. 3.Reduces Arthritis Symptoms: Being an effective anti-inflammatory, Ashwagandha reduces the pain and swelling of arthritis. Bile, considered in Ayurvedic medicine to be the cause of arthritis, balances it. 4. Boosts immunity: Studies have shown that Ashwagandha is an excellent immunostimulator. Increases the body's immunity against infection. Catalyst in Wound Healing: Ashwagandha intake is recommended at the initial level to speed up wound healing. However, more human studies are needed to confirm this effect. 5. Intensifies sleep: Ashwagandha helps to cool the head by reducing stress and anxiety, so sleep is very good. 6.Improves Sexuality: Ashwagandha increases sexual potency in men and women. Studies have shown that it can help men with erectile dysfunction and increase sperm count due to psychological problems. 7. Boosts Thyroid Process: Ashwagandha has been shown to help increase T4 levels in the body and reduce hypothyroidism. 8. Increases heart capacity: Ashwagandha strengthens the heart muscle and increases the overall capacity of the heart, thereby preventing blood clotting and reducing the pressure on the heart. Lowers cholesterol levels, one of the risk factors for heart disease. 9. Promotes brain health: Studies have shown that Ashwagandha reduces the rate of neurological damage due to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. However, its cause is still unknown. 10. Activity as snake anti-venom: Studies have found that applying Ashwagandha on the snake bite site reduces the snake venom and does not spread it to other parts of the body. Naturally, it is traditionally used as an anthelmintic for snakes. 11. Beneficial for skin: Ashwagandha is a true anti-aging herb as it is a rich source of antioxidants. Prevents early signs of aging and protects the body against dry skin and keratosis. 12. Excellent hair tonic: Ashwagandha nourishes the hair, which helps reduce hair fall and makes hair long and shiny. Prevents premature graying and hair fall due to antioxidants. 13.Reduces Menstrual Symptoms: Ashwagandha's tonic and anti-stress properties make it excellent during women's menstrual cycles. It reduces stress, anxiety, balances hormone levels, reduces menstrual symptoms. 14. Increases Male Fertility: Studies have shown that Ashwagandha increases male fertility. Not only does it increase sperm count and testosterone, it also improves libido and function.