Ashwagandha boosts ojas and vitality, the state of being in which you are full of life and energy. Ojas represents physical and mental strength and is the life force that allows you to continually grow and live a purposeful life. It means you are energized, healthy and good spirited. When you are vital, you are embodying your best self.
Ayurveda’s word for vitality is known as ojas and is the essence that strengthens all life, both physically and mentally. It is the very essence of well-being. A person’s ojas is measured by examining a person’s physical strength, immunity to illness, and mental happiness.
The essence of ojas lies dormant inside both the male sperm and female ovum. After conception, ojas manifests as the first physical form within the uterus. It is the basic constituent for the forming embryo and is nourished from its essence. Once a child is born, nourishment comes from the food that is digested and broken down into nutrients that forms all tissues of the body.
Throughout life, ojas can be continually strengthened if the person has good digestion and chooses high quality nutrient dense foods. Any deviation in the normal quantity or quality of ojas will cause illnesses and even death if too much is lost.
Characteristics of strong ojas
What diminishes ojas?
What are the Benefits of Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is a well-known supplement that helps a variety of health problems associated with low vitality. It’s unique qualities support strength and at the same time help calm the nervous system.
Most importantly, it supports all vata-related conditions and is especially supports neurological disorders and those recovering from chronic illness. It relaxes the mind by increasing serotonin levels in the brain which reduces stress and fatigue.
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Ayurveda, as well as other systems of Indian medicine use metals and minerals to support healing. The use of metals for healing is also amply described in Chinese and Egyptian medicines as far back as 2500 B.C.. Bhasmas are unique to Ayurveda and the use of metal and mineral preparations have been documented since the 7th century A.D.
The Ayurvedic text lists four types of fats with medicinal healing qualities. They are ghritam (ghee), oil (sesame), vasa (muscle), and majja (marrow). Each one has its own unique properties, however ghritam has several special qualities that are unmatched. Ghritam will maintain its own healing qualities even when combined with herbs with different qualities.
Vaidya Vishwanath
Vaidya Vishwanath grew up in Pune, India which is hub of traditional Ayurvedic gurukul teachings, following the principles of Ayurveda as part of his culture. He has dedicated his career over the past 1 ½ decades to the science of Ayurveda.