Ashwagandha Avaleha
Ashwagandha Avaleha improves physical strength, physical endurance capacity, stamina, vigor, and vitality. It increases the healthy subcutaneous fat and muscle mass in the body. Therefore, it is commonly used for increasing body weight and boosting endurance capacity for physical work and exercise. Therefore, it is commonly used as ayurvedic sports supplement in athletes and sportspeople. It is beneficial in all types of neuromuscular diseases and used as supportive therapy in addition to other medicines. It is helpful in the management of men’s health problems that includes oligospermia, impotence, and erectile dysfunction. It is also beneficial for arthritic disorders, fibromyalgia, lower backache, insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
Ingredients (Composition)
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Milk | 384 Parts |
| Ashwagandha – Withania Somnifera | 32 Parts |
| Chaturjat Churna (Dalchini – Cinnamon, Tejpata – Indian Bay Leaf, Elaichi – Green Cardamom, and Nagkesar – Mesua Ferrea) | 1 Part |
| Shuddha Jaiphal (Nutmeg) – Myristica Fragrans | 1 Part |
| Kesar (Saffron) – Crocus Sativus | 1 Part |
| Vanshlochan (Tabasheer) – Bamboo Manna | 1 Part |
| Mochras – Bombax Malabaricum | ½ Part |
| Jatamansi (Spikenard) – Nardostachys Jatamansi | ½ Part |
| Safed Chandan (White Sandalwood) – Santalum Album | ½ Part |
| Khadira (Catechu) – Acacia Catechu | ½ Part |
| Javitri (Mace) – Myristica fragrans | ½ Part |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum | ½ Part |
| Piplamool (Long Pepper Roots) – Piper Longum | ½ Part |
| Laung (Clove) – Syzygium Aromaticum | ½ Part |
| Kankol (Sheetal Mirch or Kababchini) – Piper Cubeba | ½ Part |
| Patala – Stereospermum Suaveolens | ½ Part |
| Bhallataka (Marking Nut) – Semecarpus Anacardium | ½ Part |
| Singhara (Water chestnut) – Eleocharis Dulcis | ½ Part |
| Akhrot (Walnut) – Juglans Regia | ½ Part |
| Gokshura (Small Caltrops) – Tribulus Terrestris | ½ Part |
| Ras Sindoor | ½ Part |
| Abhrak Bhasma | ½ Part |
| Naga Bhasma | ½ Part |
| Vang (Vanga) Bhasma – Bang Bhasma | ½ Part |
| Loha Bhasma | ½ Part |
| Sharkara – Sugar | 45 Parts |
| Water – for making Chashni (Sugar Syrup) | Q.S. |
| Reference: Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar 152 | |
Preparation Method
For making Ashwagandha Avaleha, take milk and add fine powder of Ashwagandha. Boil the mixture until it becomes thick. Now, remove it from the heat and add other ingredients. Mix them well.
Now, take another pan. Add water and sugar in the pan. Boil it to make sugar syrup. When the 1-string sugar syrup is ready, add the above mixture. Simmer the mixture on low flame until it attains the consistency of an Avaleha. Now, Ashwagandha Avaleha is ready.
Pharmacological Actions
Ashwagandha Avaleha has following medicinal properties:
- Ergogenic – Enhancing physical performance (e.g. of a sportsperson)
- Adaptogenic
- Aphrodisiac
- Anabolic effect
- Erectogenic
- Spermatogenic
- Libido booster
- Anti-anxiety
- Soporific (Sleep inducing)
- Nervine Tonic
- Neuroprotective
- Anti-arthritic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Immunomodulatory
- Rasayana (Rejuvenating)
Dosha Karma
Ashwagandha Avaleha mainly acts on Vata Dosha and likely to increase Kapha Dosha. Therefore, it will increase body weight and muscle mass.
Ashwagandha Avaleha Indications
Ashwagandha Avaleha is helpful in following health conditions.
- Oligospermia
- Impotence
- Erectile dysfunction
- Physical weakness or debility
- Emaciation
- Low libido
- Chronic fatigue
- Osteoarthritis
- Backache
- Fibromyalgia
- Insomnia
Ashwagandha Avaleha Uses & Benefits
Ashwagandha Avaleha is mainly used due to its aphrodisiac, erectogenic, spermatogenic and libido booster properties. It mainly acts on the testis, penile tissue, muscles, subcutaneous fat, bones, and joints.
Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction
Ashwagandha Avaleha contains several ingredients, which exerts erectogenic action. It gives strength to the penile tissue and improves erections. Erectile Dysfunction is a most common indication for using Ashwagandha Avaleha. It also improves timings and performance.
Oligospermia
Ashwagandha Avaleha is useful for treating oligospermia. It increases count due to its spermatogenic action, which helps to promote spermatogenesis.
Underweight & Emaciation
Ashwagandha Avaleha is prepared from milk and Ashwagandha, which are rich in many nutrients. It also increases the boy weight and can be used to treat emaciation. It increases muscle mass and improves the gain of a balanced amount of healthy subcutaneous fat.
It is heavy to digest. Along with Ashwagandha Avaleha, ayurvedic appetizers such as Trikatu Churna should also be used for improving appetite.
Fatigue, Physical Weakness & Debility
Ashwagandha Avaleha boosts physical strength and stamina. It reduces fatigue and increases physical endurance capacity. It is helpful for reducing fatigue, weakness, and debility.
Ashwagandha Avaleha Dosage
| The general dosage of Ashwagandha Avaleha is as follows. | |
| Adults | 5 to 10 grams (Generally, 1 teaspoon is sufficient) |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 20 grams Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: 2 Doses per day | |
| Best Time to Take: 45 minutes before meal or 2 hours after meal | |
| Adjuvant: Warm Milk | |
Safety Profile
Ashwagandha Avaleha is possibly safe when used for a short period. It contains Naga Bhasma, which makes it unsuitable for the long-term use.
Side Effects of Ashwagandhadi Avaleha
There are no side effects reported with Ashwagandhadi Avaleha.
Contraindications
Ashwagandhadi Avaleha should not be used in the following health conditions:
- Kidney Diseases
- Obesity or overweight – it is likely to increase weight
Pregnancy & Lactation
Ashwagandha Avaleha contains some ingredients, which should not be used during pregnancy and lactation. It is best to avoid it if you are a pregnant or lactating mother.
