This herb is also known as Indian Ginseng or by its latin name, Withania somnifera.
Benefits of Ashwagandha:
- Provides energy
- Relieves inflammation
- Relieves pain & aches of back, hands and feet
- Relieves nervous exhaustion
- Increases sperm counts
- Increases female fertility
- Increases sexual vigor
- Balances the body's response to stress
Studies on Ashwagandha:
- increased swimming endurance in mice and prevented gastric ulcers induced chemically by stress in rats. (Singh, 1982)
- mountaineers using 500 mg daily showed improved altered behavior in sleep pattern, alertness, state of awarenes and others after climbing up to 7,000 meters. (Srivastava, 1995)
- reduced depletion of acetylcholine and catecholamine in the brain (Singh et al, 1979)
Research shows Ashwagandha to promote anti-inflammatory, diuretic, sedative, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and amoebicial activity. Study of antitumor and radiosensitizing properties of Ashwagandha have shown promising results. Studies have shown Ashwagandha to be an excellent hematinic, and to contain high levels of iron and free amino acids such as glycine, valine, tyrosine and alanine.
Ashwagandha can be used by both sexes and of any age. It is used in India as a general daily tonic for anti-aging. It acts as an adaptogen (helps the body cope with stress), immune modulator (regulates the immune system, if over-active, calms it down; if under-active, stimulates it) and is nourishing and strengthening to the inner reserve of the body. |
