Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist
In the current Corona pandemic situation, herbal concoction are gaining importance as more and more practitioners of herbal medicine are prescribing them for boosting immunity and to keep mental health in good condition. Usage of herbs and spices for enhancing immunity and to suppress mental depression are not new. Among these, ‘Ashwagandha’ finds its importance as a household remedy, especially its root powder as the best nerve tonic for old people and children and aphrodisiac for the young. It has been a prized top notch adaptogenic (to resist all kinds of stress) tonic for centuries in India. It is also known as Indian Ginseng as it compares well with Siberian and Panax Ginseng in its stress-relieving properties. Even the Ministry of Health has recommended ‘Ashwagandha’ to strengthen the immune system and mental well-being of patients recovered from Corona illness as one of the AYUSH medicines.
