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Can Ashwagandha And Shatavari Be Taken For A Long Duration?
Question: Dear sir/madam
I am taking aswagandha capsules & shatawari churn since last 2 months. This has increased my energy level. Can I continue taking it? Will there be any problem if I take these ayurvedic medicine for longer duration? After taking for longer duration if I stop it in future then will there be any consequences?
I am taking aswagandha capsules & shatawari churn since last 2 months. This has increased my energy level. Can I continue taking it? Will there be any problem if I take these ayurvedic medicine for longer duration? After taking for longer duration if I stop it in future then will there be any consequences?
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Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and after reviewing your case history I'm of the following opinion:
1. As both, the said herbs enhance male sexuality but I more often reserve Shatavari for gynecological problems.
2. Ashwagandha is a NERVINE TONIC [calming the mind] and best adaptogen [i.e. it strengthens the body's immune system against day to day anxiety and stress] and since it has calming effect thus few things which need to remember is/are:
- due to its calming effect, it may lower blood pressure [in some] so regularly check your blood pressure measurements
- taken along with water, it may cause gastritis so has to be taken with milk or ghee
- as it is a sedative thus avoid taking it during day time or while driving or operating machinery
- people with diabetes, high or low blood pressure, autoimmune disease and with a thyroid disorder should use it carefully
3. As herbal products are not standardized in the same manner as therapeutic drugs so it is wise to follow the instructions given on the label or consult an Ayurveda physician/pharmacist before use
4. shatavari churan can be taken on regular basis [minimum period is 3-6 months] whereas with ashwagandha give a gap of 1 month then again start [if wish to] after reviewing with your doctor.
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika
direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood
further necessary details
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and after reviewing your case history I'm of the following opinion:
1. As both, the said herbs enhance male sexuality but I more often reserve Shatavari for gynecological problems.
2. Ashwagandha is a NERVINE TONIC [calming the mind] and best adaptogen [i.e. it strengthens the body's immune system against day to day anxiety and stress] and since it has calming effect thus few things which need to remember is/are:
- due to its calming effect, it may lower blood pressure [in some] so regularly check your blood pressure measurements
- taken along with water, it may cause gastritis so has to be taken with milk or ghee
- as it is a sedative thus avoid taking it during day time or while driving or operating machinery
- people with diabetes, high or low blood pressure, autoimmune disease and with a thyroid disorder should use it carefully
3. As herbal products are not standardized in the same manner as therapeutic drugs so it is wise to follow the instructions given on the label or consult an Ayurveda physician/pharmacist before use
4. shatavari churan can be taken on regular basis [minimum period is 3-6 months] whereas with ashwagandha give a gap of 1 month then again start [if wish to] after reviewing with your doctor.
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika
direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood
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