Abstract

EFFICACY OF ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA IN FEMALE GENERAL DISORDERS

Dr. Rohini Kodag* and Dr. Hemalata Jalgaonkar

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Abstract

In the Ayurveda medicinal effect of Ashwagandha is described in the different Samhitas like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga hridaya, Chakradatta and Nighantus etc. According to Indian Herbal System (Ayurveda), Ashwagandha is considered one of the most important herbs and the best adaptogenic. Ashwgandha has long been considered as an excellent rejuvenator, a general health tonic and a cure for a number of health complaints. It has anti- inflammatory, antiarthritic, cardioprotective, anti-stress, trainquillizers type sedative activity, hypoglycemic, thyroprotective activity and proved to be an effective remedy in cancer cells and the malignant growth of different organs.

Keywords: Ashwagandha, Striroga, Garbhini, Sutika.