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                        All About Ashwagandha

                        Ashwagandha is a valued herb that has been used for centuries in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Multiple human studies have thus been carried out related to its adaptogenic activities. It has shown to be useful in reducing stress, balancing hormones, helping with weight loss, improving energy levels, reducing arthritis pain, and more.


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                        Fun Fact

                        Ashwagandha can be translated in Sanskrit to mean "the smell of a horse". Thankfully, the herb doesn't actually smell like a horse, but the name implies that it gives the strength of one!

                        Ashwagandha Research

                        Multiple human studies have been found on the use of ashwagandha. Research has demonstrated it may help with anxiety and other mental disorders, hypoglycemia and hypolipidemia, arthritis, thyroid issues, male fertility, menopausal symptoms in women, and athletic performance. More research is warranted. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

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                        ashwagandha herb 10 Key Health Benefits of the Ashwagandha Herb

                        Ashwagandha Herb


                        Latin Name: Withania somnifera

                        Family: Solanaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other common names: Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, padalsingh, rajasthan, Indian Winter cherry
                        • Other Latin name: Physalis somnifera ​
                        • Not to be confused with: Withania coagulans or Physalis alkekengi​ (winter cherry)

                        Plant Description

                        Ashwagandha is a pungent nightshade bush growing to 30 inches tall with eliptical leaves up to 5 inches long and small yellow or green bell flowers, small red berries in a papery balloon calyx.

                        Herb Description

                        Roots, berries, and leaves have been used of this Chinese and Ayurvedic medicinal plant.

                        Key Constituents

                          • Alkaloids (isopelletierine,anaferine)
                          • Steroidal lactones (withanolides, withaferins)
                          • Saponins
                          • Withanolides
                          • Iron

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        female health Female Health
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        immune stimulant Immunity
                        joint pain Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        male health Male Health
                        Sedative / Calming
                        Weight Loss
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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