Ashwagandha Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine in powder form, used in the treatment of depression, stress, insomnia, anxiety etc.
Benefits
Benefits of Ashwagandha Churna:
It improves strength and immunity.
Used as rejuvenating agent.
It boosts your brain and nervous system.
It has anti-oxidant properties which helps in quick recovery from ailments and revitalizes your body.
It can be beneficial as an aphrodisiac.
Ingredient
Ingredient of Ashwagandha Churna:
Ashwagandha – Indian ginseng – Withania somnifera – It is used in the treatment of anxiety, leucoderma, depression, insomnia, weight loss etc.
Indications
Indications of Ashwagandha Churna:
Neurological and neuro-muscular disorders like paralysis
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Insomnia
Weight loss
Sexual disorders
Dose, duration of use
Dosage of Ashwagandha Churna:
3 g twice a day along with milk.
Or as directed by the physician.
How long to use?
This medicine can be used for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice.
Diet to follow
Ghee, coconut oil, Sunflower seed, almond, taro root, flaxseed oil, soyabean, pistachio,
Broccoli, carrots, chard, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers
Flax seeds, walnut, tofu, brussel sprout, cauliflower, winter squash, fish oil, egg oil, krill oil, chia seeds, camelia are fine to take.
There are no diet restrictions. Please avoid all types of junk foods and Sodas. Please prefer homemade food wherever possible.
Side effects
Side effects of Ashwagandha Churna:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Manufacturers, shelf life and package
Manufacturers:
Patanjali Ayurved Limited.
Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Limited.
Shelf life:
Two years from the date of manufacturing. If you have opened the seal of the container, better to finish the medicine within 2 – 3 months.
Package:
100 g
With Homeopathy and western medicine
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
Can this medicine be continued while taking supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic / modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take Allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then take the Ayurvedic medicine.
Habit forming?
Is this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a few months of usage?
This medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it does not cause any ill effects.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
