Ashwagandha
| Ashwagandha in TCM:Explore the properties of Ashwagandha according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, SP, HT, KD, LV
Flavors: sweet, bitter
Tonifies: qi, blood
Special Properties:
essence, circulates qi
The scientific name for Ashwagandha is Withania somnifera and the Chinese pinyin is Nan Fei Zui Jia.
Since Ashwagandha is not a traditional TCM herb, we can only analyze its properties in TCM by examining its effects on the body. For instance, its ability to help adapt to stress indicates that it enters the liver. A 2021 double blind study suggests that Ashwagandha enters the heart. Another study suggests nephroprotective qualities for the kidneys. Another study showed antidiabetic properties in rats, suggesting it enters the Spleen. Other studies suggest that Ashwagandha benefits the Lung by reducing inflammation and helping to alleviate COPD symtoms.
Often called Indian ginseng or winter cherry, it thrives in arid regions and is predominantly found in India, Africa, and the Middle East. In Sanskrit the name Ashwagandha translates to 'smell of the horse'. It is widely recognized for its adaptogenic properties and its ability to help balance the nervous system.
See Also: Merging Ayurvedic Ashwagandha with Traditional Chinese Medicine Part 1. Foundation in Ashwagandha: Physiological Effects, Clinical Efficacy, and Properties and www.organicindiausa.com. An overview of the research studies presented suggests that Ashwagandha is generally safe, but may be toxic to the liver and kidneys in large quantities. The temperature is likely slightly warm.
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