Here is a step by step photo and detailed video recipe of Ashwagandha laddu, made using ashwagandha powder or churna and ashwagandha benefits.
This is an evergreen medicinal herb that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. It is known as ‘winter cherry‘ or ‘Indian ginseng‘. Most importantly, it is an ‘adaptogenic’ herb, which means it helps your body manage stress. Ashwagandha is one of the most important herb in ayurvedic medicinal system and used in India over 3000 years ago.
It has many health benefits & has become a popular supplement due to its health benefits. Usually ashwagandha is available in root and powdered(churna) form. It is used to treat many health conditions like Arthritis, heart health, Alzheimer’s treatment, cancer and Thyroid.
Ashwagandha sometimes difficult to consume in raw form. Because it is very bitter in taste. So to avoid this, you can take ashwagandha churna in any of the forms, like with milk (refer Ashwagandha Ksheera) or make a snack using ashwagandha powder. otherwise simply make sweet ashwagandha laddu, using jaggery and ashwagandha powder. These laddus are very easy to make and tasty too. Only the thing is, you have to get the proper string consistency of jaggery. Otherwise it is difficult to shape into balls. Also add little wheat flour while making of laddus. As wheat flour helps to give the proper ball shape. Further you can store this in an air-tight container for 10 to 15 days.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Ashwagandha is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth short-term. The long-term safety of ashwagandha is not known. Large doses of ashwagandha might cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Do not use ashwagandha if you are pregnant. It is rated LIKELY UNSAFE during pregnancy. There is some evidence that ashwagandha might cause miscarriages. Not enough is known about the use of ashwagandha during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use
- Diabetes: Ashwagandha might lower blood sugar levels. This could interfere with medications used for diabetes and cause blood sugar levels to go to low. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely.
- High or low blood pressure: Ashwagandha will decrease blood pressure. However, this could cause blood pressure to go to low in people with low blood pressure; or interfere with medications used to treat high blood pressure. Ashwagandha should be used cautiously if you have low blood pressure or take medications for your blood pressure.
- Stomach ulcers: Ashwagandha can irritate the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Don’t use ashwagandha if you have a stomach ulcer.
- Surgery: Ashwagandha may slow down the central nervous system. Stop taking ashwagandha at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
- Thyroid disorders: Ashwagandha might increase thyroid hormone levels. Ashwagandha should be used cautiously or avoided if you have a thyroid condition.
Amazing Ashwagandha Benefits
- Supports a healthy immune system
- Calms mental processes
- Fosters healthy sleep patterns
- Benefits a healthy reproductive system in both males and females
- Supports sustained energy levels, strength, and vitality, including with physical activity
- Supports a healthy back and joints
- Promotes thyroid health
- Promotes healthy functioning of the adrenals
- Balances blood sugar levels
- Improves memory
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here is the healthy Ashwagandha laddu with step by step photos and a detailed video:
Ashwagandha laddu | How to take ashwagandha churna | Ashwagandha benefits
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup palm jaggery
- 1/4 cup Organic ashwagandha powder(churna)
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp wheat flour
Instructions
Making of Ashwagandha Churna Balls/Sweet Laddus:
- Heat a thick bottomed pan on low to medium flame and add palm jaggery and little water.
- Keep on stirring this until the jaggery completely melts and forms a string like consistency.
- Now add ashwagandha churna/powder.
- Give it a good mix so that it combines well with jaggery.
- Similarly add ghee and again mix it well.
- Also lower the flame and add cardamom powder and wheat flour.
- Again mix it well and turnoff the heat.
- Allow to cool this prepared mixture for 5 minutes.
- When it is slightly warm, shape into balls. Make sure the balls not too small and not too big. Approximately one ounce each.
- Now the healthy ashwagandha churna laddus are ready to serve.
- Store this in an air-tight container or glass jar. Eat one laddu daily before breakfast or at bed time with a cup of hot milk.
Instructions
Making of Ashwagandha Churna Balls/Sweet Laddus:
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Heat a thick bottomed pan on low to medium flame and add palm jaggery and little water.
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Keep on stirring this until the jaggery completely melts and forms a string like consistency.
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After that add ashwagandha churna/powder.
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Give it a good mix so that it combines well with jaggery.
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Similarly add ghee and again mix it well.
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Also lower the flame and add cardamom powder, cinnamon powder and wheat flour.
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Again mix it well and turnoff the heat.
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Allow to cool this prepared mixture for 5 minutes.
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When it is slightly warm, shape into balls. Make sure the balls not too small and not too big. Approximately one ounce each.
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Now the healthy ashwagandha churna laddus are ready to serve.
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Store this in an air-tight container or glass jar. Eat one laddu daily before breakfast or at bed time with a cup of hot milk.
Disclaimer: The main purpose of these Ayurvedic recipes is just to provide the information about the home remedies, traditional & ancient recipes. Before trying anything please identify your body type (Dosha) like Vata, Pitta, Kapha & then try which will suit for you. More importantly, if you have a medical condition or pregnant or nursing, please consult a professional Ayurvedic doctor before taking anything. This website is just for information & educational purpose. We are just preparing the ancient Ayurvedic preparation.
