Ashwagandha Classical Categorization, Medical Properties and Synonyms

1. ASHWAGANDHA / ASHWAGANDHA / WINTER CHERRY WINTER CHERRY (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA) (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA) PRESENTED BY: PLANET AYURVEDA WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

2. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION • Ashwagandha Rejuvenative (Rasayana) properties. • It is also called an Adaptogenic herb because it helps to Reduce Stress, and helps your body to adapt changes. • It Rejuvenates various Body System like Immune System, Reproductive and Endocrine System. is known for its WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

3. CLASSICAL SYNONYMS CLASSICAL SYNONYMS • Ashwagandhi - As its Roots smells like Urine of Horse. • Balya - Strengthens the body to cope up with various Physical Stressors. As it WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

4. CLASSICAL SYNONYMS CLASSICAL SYNONYMS • Vajikari - As it is Effective to treat Male Impotence and Premature Ejaculation. • Varahkarni - It gives you Power like of a Horse. • Rasayani - Rejuvenation and improves Life Expectancy. It helps in WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

5. VERNACULAR NAMES VERNACULAR NAMES ● In Hindi: Asgandha ● In Gujarati: Asandha ● In Bengali: Ashwagandha ● In Tamil: Amukara ● In Kannada: Ashwagandhi ● In Telugu: Penneru ● In English: Winter Cherry WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

6. CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CATEGORISATION CATEGORISATION As per Charaka Samhita: ● Balya - Group of herbs that Improves Strength and Immunity ● Brimhaneeya - Group Improves Body Mass and Nourishes the Body ● Madhur Skanda - Group of herbs with Sweet Post-Digestion Effect (Madhura Vipaka) of herbs that WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

7. ANCIENT VERSES ANCIENT VERSES गन्धान्ता वाजिनामादिरश्वगन्धा हयाह्वया | वराहकर्णी वरिा बलिा कुष्ठगजन्धनी || (Bh.Ni/P.No. 379/Verse No. 189) As per this Verse Hyahavya, Varahkarni, Varda, Balda, Kusth Gandhini are the Synonyms of Ashwagandha. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

8. ANCIENT VERSES ANCIENT VERSES अश्वगन्धाऽननलश्लेष्मजश्वत्रशोथक्षयााहा | बल्या रसायनी नतक्ता कषायोष्र्णाऽनतशुक्रला || (Bh.Ni/P.No. 379/Verse No 190) ● It is Bitter and Astringent in taste with Hot Potency, is Strengthening, and Rejuvenating and Improves Quality and Quantity of Semen and Sperms. ● It helps in Alleviating Vata, Kapha, Leucoderma, Swelling and Malnutrition. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

9. ANCIENT VERSES ANCIENT VERSES अश्वगंधा कषायोष्र्णा नतक्ता वातकफफााहः। ववषवरार्णक्षयान हजन्त काजन्तवीययबलप्रिा।। (Dh.Ni/P.No. 263) 73/Verse As per this Verse, Ashwagandha is Astringent, Hot and Bitter in Taste. It Pacifies Vata and Kapha, Removes Toxins and Alleviates Ulcers. It also helps in enhancing Complexion, Semen, and Strength. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

10. ANCIENT VERSES ANCIENT VERSES अश्वगन्धा कटूष्र्णा स्याविक्ता च मिगजन्धका | बल्या वातहरा हजन्त कासश्वासक्षयव्रर्णान्|| (Ra.Ni/Shtahvadi Varga/Verse 112) As per this Verse, Ashwagandha is Pungent, Hot, Bitter and has a Typical Intoxicating Fragrance. It Promotes Strength and Pacifies Vata Dosha. It alleviates Cough, Asthma, Malnutrition and Wounds. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

11. MORPHOLOGY MORPHOLOGY ● It is a Small or Medium Sized Erect, tomentose herb. ● It is a Shrub that can grow upto 2 meters in height. ● It has Extensive Branching, Simple Leaves and Stout- long Tuberous Roots. Greyish- WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

12. MORPHOLOGY MORPHOLOGY ● The Leaves are Dull Green, and can grow upto 12 meters. ● Its Flowers Green, and Bell Shaped. ● The Fruit is Orange Red in colour. are Small WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

13. HABITAT HABITAT This herb is commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa and Europe. It grows in dry parts of these regions. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

14. SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION ● Kingdom : Plantae ● Order: Solanales ● Family: Solanaceae ● Genus: Withania ● Species: Somnifera ● Botanical name: Withania Somnifera WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

15. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES PUNGENT BITTER ASTRINGENT ● Taste (Rasa): Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya) and Sweet (Madhura) ● Quality (Guna): Unctuous (Snigdha) and Light (Laghu) ● Potency (Veerya): Hot (Ushna) ● Post Digestive Sweet (Madhura) UNCTOUS LIGHT Effect (Vipaka): SWEET WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

16. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Alkaloids, Saponins, and Withanolides are main Chemical Constituents of Ashwagandha ● Alkaloids: Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Analgesic, Anesthetic and Pain Reliever, Nootropic, Antifungal, etc. Steroidal Lactones, Local Antimicrobial, WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

17. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ● Saponins: Decreases Blood Lipids, Lowers Cancer Risks, and Lowers Blood Glucose Response WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

18. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ● Steroidal Withaferin A: Act as Sedatives and Antispasmodics ● Withanolides: cancer, Anti-inflammatory, bacterial, Rejuvenating agent, and also acts as a Stress Buster Lactones Such as Diuretic, Anti- Anti- WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

19. THERAPEUTIC THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES PROPERTIES ● Improves Strength (Balya) ● Rejuvenative (Rasayani) ● Acts as Aphrodisiac (Vrushya) ● Reduces Swelling (Shothahara) ● Balance Tridoshas (Especially Kapha and Vata) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

20. THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES Helpful in managing: ● Thyroid Issues ● Anxiety Disorder ● Premature Ejaculation ● Respiratory Diseases ● Injuries ● Low Immunity ● Cancer and Tumours WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

21. PRACTICAL USES / BENEFITS PRACTICAL USES / BENEFITS AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES • Rejuvenation • Low Sperm Count • For Strengthening • Inflammation • Tumours (Cancerous and Non-Cancerous) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

22. PRACTICAL USES / BENEFITS PRACTICAL USES / BENEFITS AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES • Ulcerations • Diabetes • Arthritis • High cholesterol WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

23. SYSTEMIC ACTIONS SYSTEMIC ACTIONS AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES Nervous System • Improves the functioning of Nervous System • Helps in Nerve Cell Regeneration • Reduces Stress and Anxiety • Beneficial in Inducing Good Sound Sleep WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

24. SYSTEMIC ACTIONS SYSTEMIC ACTIONS AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES Reproductive System • Boosts Sexual Health • Induces Testosterone and Estrogen, etc. • Combats Infertility • Manages Oligospermia and Improves Ovum Health WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

25. SYSTEMIC ACTIONS SYSTEMIC ACTIONS AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES Respiratory System • Reduces Kapha Dosha • Combats Inflammatory Conditions • Promotes Healthy Respiration WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

26. ASHWAGANDHA IN CANCER ASHWAGANDHA IN CANCER AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES • Inhibits the Growth of Cancer Cells • Increase T-lymphocyte Production • Promotes Immunomodulation WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

27. PART USED PART USED • Roots • Leaves WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

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