Monsoon offer on
Easy Ayurveda video classes, books video courses
Sow the knowledge seeds when it rains! :)
Click to know more and grab the offer
I consume alcohol at night, occasionally. My doctor has advised Ashwagandha. When is the best time to take it?
Dr JV Hebbar
Usually any Ayurvedic medicine should not be consumed along with alcohol.
Ashwagandha with alcohol can cause high level
stomach irritation and burning sensation.
Two possible solutions:
1. One hour before alcohol schedule, have a fruit like an apple or sweet lime, take Ashwagandha. This will benefit liver and the mental health. Here, after taking Ashwagandha, its medicinal chemicals would have entered the bloodstream and this could decrease the alcohol side effects.
2. After having alcohol and dinner, wait for an hour and then take Ashwagandha. This relieves stress and improves the quality of sleep and will also reduce the ill effects of alcohol on health. The negative point about this is, you may be too drunk to take Ashwagandha.
Read: Alcohol Intoxication - Symptoms, Treatment As Per Ayurveda
Can Ashwagandha be taken along with
Gokshura?
Dr JV Hebbar
Ashwagandha is a strength immunity promoting and anti aging herb. Gokshura is also similar.
Both are extremely nourishing. This combination can be given to improve body nourishment and to increase healthy weight without fat
accumulation.
Both are aphrodisiac herbs. Hence, there are many traditional aphrodisiac preparations in which these two are used together, for example, Ashwagandha Pak, Ashwagandhadi Vati etc.
Bodybuilding: This combination is useful for gym goers and bodybuilders. It quickens muscle healing, makes you less tired after gym workout, decreases inflammation and relieves pain and stress.
Heart: Both have antioxidant properties and are good for the heart. When there is swelling, water retention and increased volume of blood which is putting pressure on a weakened heart, this combination is ideal. Ashwagandha would improve the cardiac muscle strength and Gokshura would address the water retention in the body.
Read: Gokshura (Tribulus) Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Medicines - Ayurvedic Details
Kidney and urinary system:
Both act as diuretic and anti aging. In case of chronic kidney disease associated with difficulty in urination and low
volume urine production, this combination is useful.
Diabetes and hypertension: Both are useful in the treatment of diabetes. This combination is useful to relieve mental and physical stress.
Countering the side effects of Ashwagandha: Some patients complain of increased body heat, constipation / diarrhea and stomach upset with Ashwagandha usage. Gokshura, being a
coolant, is useful to negate a few side effects of Ashwagandha.
Effect on Tridosha: This combination balances all three doshas, especially, the Vata dosha.
Possible side effects:
In diseases where the body water should not be lost, as in case of extreme dehydration, low blood pressure, in these conditions, precaution is to be
exercised.
How to take?
Ashwagandha and Gokshura powders 2 grams each can be boiled with milk and consumed or can be taken directly with milk or water. Ashwagandha and Gokshura in tablet form can be taken together, based on your doctor's advised.
