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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a medicinal shrub that is used to make ayurvedic medicines. It is believed to maintain the mental and physical well being and is used to treat arthritis, insomnia, constipation, diabetes, fever, and snake bites.

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Why am I losing weight continuously for the past 18 days?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male, and I am losing weight continuously from the last 18 to 25 days. I weigh 108.02 Ibs. I feel hungry but do not feel like eating anything. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.There are many causes for weight loss. Some medical conditions and bad body metabolism are common causes. Loss of appetite is one of the primary cause of emaciation. I suggest you try doing the following.Take Ashwagandha and Shatavari powder, 0.11 oz twice daily with mi...  Read Full »

Can I use omega 3, Ashwagandha, and Shilajit capsules for overall health benefits?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old boy. Can I use omega 3, Ashwagandha, and Shilajit capsules for overall health benefits? Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I suggest you reduce your weight. An overweight individual may feel lethargy, weakness, heaviness, and perspiration. However, it also leads to increased blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. Omega 3 is an antioxidant and helpful to ...  Read Full »

I am concerned about whitish liquid discharge from the genetilia and want to know if Shilajit and Ashwagandha tablets mixed with turmeric milk can be taken. Kindly suggest,

Query: Hello doctor, I am a lean and thin 35-year-old. My weight is 110.2 pounds and my height is 5.2 feet. I am married and have one kid. I have observed some whitish liquid coming out from my genitalia and was advised to take Shilajit and Ashwagandha tablets mixed with turmeric milk. Kindly suggest if I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to the complaints described by you, it seems like an infection. White and yellow discharge with fever or without fever is the condition of Gonorrhoea. In Ayurveda, Gonorrhea is known as Ushna Vata. This a sexually transmitted d...  Read Full »

Can Ashwagandha and Zoloft be taken together?

Query: Hello doctor, Is Ashwagandha a general medicine? Is it fine taking it for OCD along with other drugs like Nootropil 800 and Serta 50?  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a well known Ayurvedic herb. Mostly used as a general tonic to rejuvenate the body. It helps to reduce stress and anxiety by regulating the nervous system. Ashwagandha is serving as a medicine in several forms like powder, tablet, ...  Read Full »

Will taking Ashwagandha for perimenopause symptoms cause any side-effects?

Query: Hello doctor, I am thinking of using Ashwagandha supplements (400 mg) to help with my perimenopause symptoms. I would like to have an extensive list of side effects if there are any. I have no known illnesses and take no medications apart from Omega 3 twice a day.  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a very potent ayurvedic medicine. It has very good effect in neurological issues. It helps to improve your immunity and metabolism. It is very helpful in perimenopause symptoms. You can take 0.11 oz Ashwagandha powder or 500 mg Ashwag...  Read Full »

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