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Winter cherry is a small or middle-sized, erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. Its stems and braches are covered with minute star-shaped hairs. It has egg-shaped, hairy leaves up to 10 cms long, small, pale green flowers in clusters of about 25; and smooth, spherical, red fruits with yellow seeds. Its trade name ashvagandha is based on its Indian name.
Healing Power and Curative Properties
The shrub as a whole is employed for several medicinal applications for its hypnotic and sedative properties. It promotes libido. The root of the plant is a tonic and stimulant. It increases the secretion and discharge of urine and also other forms of secretion or excretion by opening the natural pores of the body. Recent experiments have shown that its roots and leaves possess antibiotic and anti bacterial properties
Digestive Disorders
The root of the plant is used for treating digestive disorders like dyspepsia and loss of appetite. It corrects the disordered processes of nutrition and restores the normalcy in the system
General Debility
Its root finds its use in treating general debility.
Rheumatism
The root is effective in the treatment of rheumatic affections
Tuberculosis
The root finds its efficacy in treatment of tuberculosis
Insomnia
The root is also a narcotic inducing deep sleep and hence beneficial in treating insomnia
Cold and Cough
Winter cherry is beneficial in the treatment of chest diseases such as cough and cold. It can also be taken for chest complaints with beneficial results
Women's Diseases
The herb helps to cure females sterility
Skin Disorders
The leaves of the plant are beneficial in treating several skin disorders. It is good for boils and swollen hands and feet. It is also useful in ulcers and swellings
Aphrodisiac
The capsule with milk or ghee can be taken as an aphrodisiac to enmhance libido. The drug is beneficial in the treatment for spermatorrhoea or involuntary ejaculation.
Take two Capsules 2 times a day
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