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Ashwagandha Benefits: If you are also buying expensive supplements or Ashwagandha capsules from the market to remove stress and weakness, then stop. Rishikesh’s Ayurveda expert Dr. Rajkumar has told about a useful thing which can reduce the burden on your pocket. Let us know why the dry root of Ashwagandha can prove to be much better and cheaper than the shiny branded capsules available in the market.
Rishikesh: In today’s busy life, stress, fatigue and weakness have become common problems. Due to work pressure, lack of sleep and irregular eating habits, people get tired quickly and feel lack of energy in the body. In such a situation, many people start taking help of supplements to get immediate relief. Especially Ashwagandha capsules have become very popular these days. Expensive capsules of different brands are available in the market, which people buy to improve health. But very few people know that Ashwagandha root or its powder can be a cheaper and in many cases equally effective alternative to capsules.
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Herbs are more beneficial than capsules
Nowadays, Ashwagandha capsules, tablets and extracts are being sold very fast in the market. These products also become expensive due to packaging and branding. Sometimes the price of one month’s capsules can be quite high. Whereas, dry root of Ashwagandha or its powder is easily available at relatively low price in Ayurvedic shops or herb shops. This is why some people consider using herbs directly instead of expensive capsules as a more economical and natural option. Ashwagandha root or powder can be consumed in many ways.
Usually people take half or one teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder with lukewarm milk or water. Some people also like to take it with honey. It is believed that consuming it regularly and in limited quantity can help in increasing body energy, reducing fatigue and getting good sleep. Apart from this, it is also considered helpful in reducing mental stress and making the body feel relaxed.
Consult a doctor before consumption
However, it is also important to understand that every person’s body is different. Therefore, before consuming any herbal thing, it is important to know the right quantity and the right way. Consuming Ashwagandha in excessive quantity can cause harm instead of benefits. Especially pregnant women, people suffering from any serious disease or people taking regular medicines should definitely consult a doctor or Ayurveda expert. This can ensure that it is being consumed safely.
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