What are the overall actions of Ashwagandha?
A – Ashwagandha is one of the wonder drugs described in Ayurveda. The herb has been used for many purposes. The main action of Ashwagandha, as per Ayurveda, is to increase sexual power. It is the best ever aphrodisiac herb described in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. However, latest researches reveal that the herb has potent activity in any stressful condition including anxiety, depression, OCD – obsessive compulsive disorder etc. The herb is also great for curing senile problems, poor eyesight, heart pain, hips and back pain, general debility, sleeplessness etc. It is very effective in case of Leucoderma, bronchitis and asthma according to researchers. Some of the experts say that Ashwagandha is a tonic, which increases sperm count and sexual potency. In the rural areas vegetable made out of this plant is given to tuberculosis patients.
