Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha

Latin Name:

Withania somnifera

Family:

Solanaceae

Name in Different Language:

  • Sanskrit :         Ashwagandha, Hayagandha, Vajigandha
  • English :           Indian ginseng
  • Hindi :              Asgandh

Pharmalogical Actions:

  • Aphrodisiac, Improves erectile function[i] and sexual competency in males[ii], Improves sperm parameters[iii]
  • Anti-stress action, Improves sleep quality[iv]

Therapeutic Dose:

3-5 gram powder

Reference

[1] Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part – 1 Volume – 1; Monograph no. 10. Published by Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

[2] Malviya N. Et al. Recent studies on aphrodisiac herbs for the management of male sexual dysfunction–a review. Acta Pol Pharm. 2011 Jan-Feb;68(1):3-8.

[3] Ilayperuma. et al. Effect of Withania somnifera root extract on the sexual behaviour of male rats. Asian J Androl. 2002 Dec;4(4):295-8.

[4] Ahmad MK. Et al. Withania somnifera improves semen quality by regulating reproductive hormone levels and oxidative stress in seminal plasma of infertile males. Fertil Steril. 2010 Aug;94(3):989-96

[5] Mahdi AA. Et al. Withania somnifera Improves Semen Quality in Stress-Related Male Fertility. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Sep 29.

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