Ashwagandha
अश्वगन्धा
Winter Cherry · അമുക്കുരം
About
Withania somnifera. Adaptogenic root, classical Rasayana.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | अश्वगन्धा |
|---|---|
| English | Winter Cherry |
| Malayalam | അമുക്കുരം |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, kashaya, madhura |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, snigdha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Stress, insomnia, fatigue, infertility, immunity, neurodegeneration.
Found in formulations
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.