Ashwaganda

Herbal Constituents and Medicinal Uses | Contraindications

Common Name:	Ashwaganda	Photo Gallery
Genus / Species:	Withania somnifera
Part Used:	Leaves and root
Energetics:	Bitter, sweet, warm
Meridians:	Lungs, kidneys
Active Constituents	Alkaloids (somniferin) Steroidal lactonoes (withanolides)
Medicinal Use:	Adaptogenic Immune tonic Antibacterial Stress protective Sedative
Dose:	Tincture S.F. Powder: 1/2tsp in a little water daily for anemia./ 5g powdered root to 100ml water taken over 2 days for stress.

Contraindications

1) Do not use this herb during pregnacy due to its arbortifacient effects.

2) Caution should be shown in ingesting high doses of this herb due to its considered narcotic effects.

3) Due to the content of nicotine within this herb consideration should be shown to those trying to give up smoking.

The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us.