Is Ashwagandha ( withania somnifera) beneficial for human health ?

Ashwagandha is an important medicinal plant. Botanically or scientifically Ashwagandha is known as “ Withania somnifera ”. It is made with two words “ASHWA” + “GANDHA”, ASHWA means horse and GANDHA means smells. It smells like horse, so it was named as Ashwagandha. If it is taken regularly then human body can get power like a horse. It strengthens our immune system. It is rejuvenating herbs. 

It has well identified and fully described in ancient Ayurveda medicine system, originated from India. It is used as medicine to cure many diseases. There are many benefits of Ashwagandha for human. It is considered as miracle herb in Ayurveda. It is found through out the India in wild form. Now farmers are taking crop of Ashwgandha due to industrial demand special from the Ayurveda and pharmaceutical industry. It is exported in many form like dried roots, powdered roots, and extract of roots. 

Is Ashwgandha ( withania somnifera) beneficial for human health. 

Leaves of Ashwagandha are own shape and flowers are of yellow color. It gives red color fruits like resins or dry grapes. It is also used as food supplement. There are many chemicals of medicinal importance are present in Ashwagandha. Major group of phytochemicals are withenolides which are titrapane lactones withanolides, withaferine A, alkaloids, steroidal lactones, tropine, cuscohygrine. Till now 40 withanolides, 12 alkaloids, and numerous sitoindosides have been isolated. 

It is important herb for the purpose of food supplements. There are adaptogens in Ashwagandha. Adaptogens adjust the immunity against the changing environments. It helps to fight again the external stress like toxic food, sleepiness, tension etc. Many researches have been conducted on benefits of ashwagandha. 

Ashwagandha helps in problem of high blood sugar by controlling the sugar level of blood. It helps is reduction of cholesterol from our body. It increase the metabolism of body. It increases the sexual power and sexual stamina of male and female. It increases the testosterone and increase the fertility in man. Sperms counts increase with regular consumption of this herbs. It is beneficial in all the urinal problems. It boosts the immunity of our body. It works as antioxidants specially for mind cells. It improves the brain function and improves the memory. It slows down the aging of mind cells. It gives overall immunity protection to out body. It is helpful in increasing the power and muscle mass of our body.

Health Benefit of Turmeric / Haldi

Turmeric is used as spices since centuries. It is used to give aroma and color to food. Turmeric is consumed in raw form and processed form. Turmeric powder is widely used throughout the world. There are many health benefits of Turmeric. Turmeric is also an important medicinal plant which is used to cure many health problems. Botanically or scientifically turmeric is known as Curcuma longa. Rhizomes of turmeric are harvested and dried. Dried Rhizomes are powdered and used for many applications.

Turmeric is rich in carbohydrate there is 60-70% carbohydrate in Turmeric. Except this there is 6%-8% protein, 5-10 % Fat, 3%-7 % dietary minerals, 3%-7% essential oils, 2%-7% dietary fiber and 1%-6% curcuminoids. Curcuminoid is important compound with medicinal properties.

Intake of Turmeric is beneficial for us in many ways. Traditionally turmeric is considered good for the Joint and bone strength. Turmeric is consumed as fresh harvested turmeric. It is cooked as regular vegetable and curry. Generally, in winter it is prepared in cow ghee (butter oil) which can be used for 7-10 Days. It is good in osteoarthritis problems. Regular consumption of turmeric keeps free from joint problems. Turmeric powder is mixed in hot milk and used after injury. 

Health Benefit of Turmeric / Haldi

Turmeric help you fight with obesity. It helps to control the fat. Turmeric inhibit the inflammatory process of body involved in obesity. Obesity leads to a lot of problems. Thus, turmeric will keep you away from obesity problem. Turmeric reduce the risk of the cardiac problems. It controls the decomposition of bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Bad cholesterol and triglycerides keep collecting in veins and it creates cardiac problems. Turmeric helps in controlling the blood sugar level. It increases the process of sugar metabolism. Obesity, Cardiac and Diabetes are interlinked with each other. Regular intake of turmeric minimize risk of these three diseases.

Turmeric have antioxidant property. In advance research it has found that turmeric gives protection against the liver damage. It reduces the oxidation stress, which is harmful for liver. Turmeric is also helpful in reducing the risk of cancer. In early stage turmeric reduces the activities of the cancer cells. Studies are being conducted about possibilities of control of cancer by turmeric. Turmeric has antibacterial and anti-fungal property. Turmeric kills many disease-causing bacteria due to its anti-bacterial property. It reduces the growth of disease-causing bacteria. 

No side effect of Turmeric has noticed in the limited consumption. Turmeric is also taken as capsule, turmeric extract capsule, turmeric curcumin, turmeric tablets, turmeric vitamins and curcumin supplement.