Benefits of Ayurvedic herbs ft. Khandani Matab

: Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a traditional ayurvedic medicine used for m
ultiple uses. It is found in India, Africa, and some parts of the Mediterranean continent. Ashwagandha’s name is taken from a Sanskrit word where Ashva means horse, and Gandha means smell. As per the traditional description, it can bring the strength and stamina of a horse while nourishing the female and male reproductive and nervous systems. It is also called ‘Winter Cherry’ or ‘Indian ginseng’. Generally, Ashwagandha roots are used for preparing ayurvedic remedies. The benefits of Ashwagandha are as follows –

• Boosts immune system
• Decreases stress and calm your body
• Enhance your memory and cognition  
• Improve sleep patterns  
• Helps to manage weight
• Helps to maintain normal testosterone levels in males
• Increase fertility  
• Improve heart health
• Helps to manage weight  
• Promote thyroid health

Ashwagandha is versatile and can be consumed as a powder, a tablet, or a liquid extract form. You can also take it with or without food and at any time.

: Brahmi  

Brahmi is also called a Bacopa Monnieri is a traditional ayurvedic herb that has been used specifically to treat neurological disorders. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The leaves of this plant are considered very pure and effective. The benefits of Brahmi are as follows –

• Works as a brain tonic  
• Enhance memory, concentration, and intelligence  
• Improve nervous system function  
• Reduces stress and depression  
• Calm your mind
• Reduce the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) like hyperactivity, impulsiveness
• It is used as a great antioxidant that helps to remove cancer-producing cells
• Acts as a natural blood purifier give healthy skin and hair

: Shatavari  

Shatavari is a medicinal herb with excellent health benefits. Shatavari is also called as ‘queen of herbs’. It has antioxidant properties due to the presence of Saponins in it. It is very beneficial to boost your immunity and for the female reproductive system. Here are some benefits of Shatavari---

• Enhance immunity power
• Reduces inflammations
• Improve female reproductive system activity  
• Effective in alleviating respiratory symptoms
• Works excellent to relieve acidity symptoms
• Helps to cure esophagus, stomach, and intestinal ulcers
• Maintain blood sugar levels  
• controls anti-aging changes of skin

: Licorice  

Licorice has been used since the old days not only in Indian but in Greek and Egyptian medicine preparations. Due to its sweet flavor, it is been used in various preparations such as herbal teas, candies, capsules, and liquid extracts. Benefits of Licorice are as follows –

• Provides relief from acidity, stomach ulcers, and food poisoning
• Treats cold and cough
• Reduces stress
• Works as an anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, and anti-aging
• Excellent for hair fall and to prevent dandruff
• Beneficial in prostate gland problems  

: Neem 

Neem is a well-known herb due to its bitter taste. The word ”Neem” is derived from the Sanskrit Nimba – which means the bestower of good health. Neem has miraculous healing powers used in various disorders. It is used in almost 75% of formulations in Ayurveda. The benefits of neem are as follows –

• Neem has antiseptic, anti-microbial, and antifungal properties.  
• Potent blood purifier and detoxifier
• Treat acne, eczema, and skin diseases.  
• Helps to reduce fever, especially malarial fever
• Maintain oral hygiene and prevent dental caries, infections
• Neem paste is great for hair and helps to control dandruff.