Ashwagandha is a vital herb in Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine, and is utilized for a variety of health benefits. It belongs to the Solanaceae family. Indian Winter Cherry and Indian Ginseng are additional names for it. It is a low-growing evergreen herb, native to India and Southeast Asia.

Ashwagandha is thought to be advantageous for everyone, including youngsters and senior citizens. Fresh extracts provide the following benefits:

• General well-being – As a general tonic, it is used to boost energy, reduce exhaustion, and fight the effects of aging.
• Weight gain – It is given with milk to children who are malnourished or bony.
• Enhances immunity – By boosting cell-mediated immunity, ashwagandha strengthens the body’s defenses against disease.
• Cardiovascular benefits – eases chest pain, decreases high cholesterol, lowers high blood pressure, and prevents heart diseases.
• Anti-stress property – increases a person’s capacity to withstand stress and, as a result, raises self-reported life satisfaction.

Small to medium doses of ashwagandha are typically tolerated by most people. However, insufficient long-term research has been conducted to adequately investigate any potential negative effects.

• Digestive disturbance — when consumed in excessive doses, this irritation to the gut can result in vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
• Infrequent liver issues – After stopping the herbal medicine, the liver damage usually heals within one to three months.

The following general guidelines should be kept in mind while taking ashwagandha:

• The FDA’s rules do not apply to manufacturers.
• Consumers should always do a little research on the drug’s manufacturer before purchasing any herbal medications.
• When taken for up to three months, ashwagandha may be safe. But its long-term safety is unknown.
• All of the ashwagandha’s adverse effects are unknown because it has not been thoroughly researched. Consequently, it is recommended to see a doctor before using ashwagandha.