According to the ancient Sanskrit texts, the main prabhava (property) of ashwaghanda is balya, meaning that it gives bala (strength). In Ayurveda, bala can signify mental, emotional, spiritual, physical or sexual strength. Ashwagandha is known mainly for giving mental and physical strength, as well as sexual stamina.

Ashwa is the Sanskrit word for "horse," and gandha is the word for "smell." Vaidya Mishra explains that the word, gandha, can also mean "essence of" or "character." It is the essential character of horses to be strong, and to easily cope with ever increasing workloads. Ashwagandha gives you a great ability to handle stress, especially mental stress, by making you strong like a horse.

Horses also have strong sexual energy. The word for aphrodisiac in Sanskrit is vajikarana (coming from the word vaji, another name for horse). Ashwagandha makes you strong sexually like a horse. It is not a sattwic herb, but when you need strength and stamina (especially mentally, physically and sexually) ashwagandha is a very helpful rajasic herb.

Learn seven other prabhavas (special qualities) of ashwagandha in Vaidya Mishra's 32 minute audio lecture: Ashwagandha - Learn About a Great Herb for Stamina, available for instant download for $0.99.  In this lecture you will also learn other important names and physical properties of this famous Ayurvedic herb directly from the Sanskrit texts.

In Ayurveda, ashwagandha is not recommended for people with a pitta physiology, or with lots of amavisha (acidic, reactive toxins) in the body. The reason is that ashwagandha has both an ushna guna (warming physical effect) and ushna virya (warming thermogenic property, or potency). These Total Ashwagandha Tablets are suited for vata and kapha people. Pitta people should use Ashwagandha Plus Tablets or one of the alternative delivery systems in the products listed below.

Use with caution, under the direct supervision of a Shakha Vansya Ayurvedic practitioner, and consult your physician before using.

Ingredients

Wildcrafted Ashwagandha, De-Glycerized Licorice (DGL)

Bottle Size

60 tablets - 500 mg each

Directions

Take as directed by your Shaka Vansya Ayurveda practitioner.

Use under the guidance of a Shaka Vansya Ayurveda practitioner.  As with all herbs, please consult with your physician before using.

Ashwagandha is heating.  Use Vaidya Mishra’s other formula, Ashwagandha Plus, for the high-pitta physiology, or use Ashwagandha Transdermal Cream or Aswagandha Herbal Memory Nectar.

Ashwagandha In Our Other Products

Ashwagandha Herbal Soap

• Get transdermal absorption of ashwagandha while you bathe.
• Only the prabhavas (special qualities) of ashwagandha are delivered; the ushna (heating) quality is not there.
• This is one of our most delicious smelling soaps (the whole bathroom is filled with its aroma).
• Start your day with extra herbal support for mental and physical stamina.

Ashwagandha Herbal Memory Nectar

• Gives just the prabhavas (special qualities) and sukshma bhag (subtle essence) of ashwagandha without its physical (heating) properties.
• Provides a very gentle delivery of this powerful herb.
• Is suspended in the nectar of sweet squashes to balance the warming effect of ashwagandha.
• Should be added to 1 to 2 liters of cool water and sipped throughout the day, also minimizing the ushna (heating) quality of the herb.
• Does not have to go through the digestive, metabolic or liver system which could corrupt the herb's intelligence.
• Is ready to be absorbed and used by the brain and body to help improve stamina against stress.

Ashwagandha Transdermal Cream

• Strengthen the mind by delivering the balya prabhava (strengthening quality) of ashwagandha to the brain transdermally (through the skin).
• Receive the benefit of this herb without overwhelming the body with it's ushna guna (heating quality)—important for the high-pitta physiology.
• Bypass the liver and digestive system (if these are weak, or toxic, they can corrupt the herb or prevent it from being fully utilized).
• Enjoy continuous absorption through the skin for several hours (such as when you sleep).

Ashwagandha Plus Tablets

• Very high quality, wildcrafted, herbal supplement
• Contains DGL (de-glycerized licorice).
• Ok for pitta people, who need the warming quality of ashwagandha to be balanced by the cooling quality of DGL.
• Gives the physical properties of the herb, which are sometimes necessary.

Disclaimer

This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. All of the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or compliment medical advice.