How effective is Ashwagandha in managing women’s health disorders?
How effective is Ashwagandha in managing women’s health disorders?
Ashwagandha or Winter Cherry is one of the most important herb of Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) used for millennia as a Rasayana for its wide ranging health benefits. Today let’s see how important is this herb for women’s health disorders.
❖ For Uterine fibroids -Withnia Somifera or Ashwagandha is used as a Rasayana in Ayurveda. Many scientific studies and case studies were carried out and its adaptogenic / anti-stress activities were studied in detail. In many cases of uterine fibroids, dermatosarcoma, called as Arbuda in Ayurveda long term treatment with WS controlled the condition. 6
❖ For stress
Ashwagandha has recently gained recognition as a treatment for anxiety and stress in the United States. It is used as an alternative to benzodiazepines and other prescription medications. It is categorized as an anti-inflammatory, anti-stress supplement medication. This potent herb is also classified as an adaptogen, which indicates its ability to regulate and manage physiologic processes and thereby stabilize the body's response to stress. 7
❖ Improving sexual function in women
Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce and control cortisol levels in persons under chronic stress and anxiety, restore normal adrenal function, and normalize and regulate the sympathetic nervous system. It’s root extracts treats sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety in Males. In women, it ameliorates diminished sexual desire in women and in all forms of sexual dysfunction.