Author : Himadri Panda
Publisher : Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited
ISBN 13 : 9789350568125
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (681 download)
Book Synopsis HERBAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS - Withania Somnifera (ASHWAGANDHA) by : Himadri Panda
Download or read book HERBAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS - Withania Somnifera (ASHWAGANDHA) written by Himadri Panda and published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng, and as Indian Winter Cherry is an important ancient plant, the roots of which have been employed in Indian traditional systems of medicine, Ayurveda and Unani. It grows in dry parts in sub-tropical regions.It helps in providing progressive, long lasting results for various health concerns like aging, anemia and slow growth, arthritis, fatigue, waning memory, sports fitness and stress-disorders. Pharmacological studies and research so far have indicated that Ashwagandha has anti-tumour, anti-stress, antioxid boosting, haemopoeitic and rejuvenating properties. It is also an exceptional nerve tonic and nourishes the nerves and improves nerve function to maintain calm during stressful conditions. It also nourishes crucial mind and body connection and psychological immune response.