Ashwagandha laddu | How to take ashwagandha churna | Ashwagandha benefits

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

Finally, do try our other recipes too

• Ashwagandha milk
• Aliv ladoo recipe
• Dry fruits ladoo with dates
• Ayurvedic recipes

here is the healthy Ashwagandha laddu with step by step photos and a detailed video:

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