Does Ashwagandha have any side-effects?
There have no reports of significant negative side effects from use of Ashwagandha even though Ayurvedic practitioners recommend that like any other herb, one take suitable breaks when using the herb over a long period of time. For instance one can take a week off every month or use it three to four times a week. Some herbalists also suggest that ashwagandha be used with other herbs like liquorice in order to cancel out possible heating effects which may affect the heart. Studies on the impact of long term use of the herb are still inadequate and so it is better to follow precautions when taking ashwangandha over an extended period of time. Ultimately it is the overall benefit that the body acquires from regular use of ashwagandha that best works to enhance sexual experience. While the direct impact of the herb on the sex organs is yet to be scientifically proven, there have been several studies which show that the use of the herb works to enhance mood, improve general immunity of the
