ASHWAGANDHA

Ashwagandha

Ashwaganda is the most well known Ayurvedic botanical. It rejuvenates nervous system, immune boosting, anti anxiety and anti depression, anti-inflamatory and anti-aging. mind power herb. Hasphytonutrients, aminos and vitamins like choline in it. Scientists have discovered that the Indian herb ashwagandha counters some of the oxidative damage generated by nervous tension.ashwagandha shows great promise for being effective in reducing inflammation, decreasing stress, increasing mental activity, invigorating the body, and as an antioxidant.

Scholars at Banaras Hindu University, located in Varanasi, India, have conducted research that has shown that many of the elements of ashwagandha are antioxidants. The researchers looked at the effects these elements have on the brains of test animals and found that ashwagandha led to larger amounts of three different natural antioxidants: superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. The scholars conclude, “These findings are consistent with the therapeutic use of W. somnifera as an Ayurvedicrasayana (health promoter). The antioxidant effect of active principles of W. somnifera may explain, at least in part, the reported anti-stress, cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects produced by them in experimental animals, and in clinical situations.”

For years, Indians have prescribed ashwagandha as a treatment for cerebral disorders in the elderly, including memory loss. Scholars from the University of Leipzig looked at the effects of ashwagandha on the brain. They dosed rats with ashwagandha and then looked at their brains to see if ashwagandha affected neurotransmitters. The research showed that ashwagandha led to more acetylcholine receptor activity. The scholars concluded that the increase of activity in that particular neurotransmitter could account for the increase in cognitive ability and memory that is attributed to ashwagandha.

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center also looked at the effects of ashwagandha. They found that extracts of the shrub had activity that was similar to GABA, which could explain why the plant is effective in reducing anxiety.

Ashwagandha Benefits

1. Powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals – especially in brain health.

2. Strengthens the immune system.

3. Supports normal stress/anxiety levels – taken daily, Ashwagandha can reduce anxiety, irritability and edginess for 90% of women within four weeks.

4. Ashwagandha has no known side effects and does not interfere with medications.

5.  May support improved libido in men and women

6.   Stops arthritis pain with natural steroids called lactones that dampen joint inflammation.

7.   Helps to lower bad LDL cholesterol levels by 5% by nourishing and protecting the liver, aiding in peak performance.

8.   Lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol – this could result in less belly fat which is great for the figure and the heart.

9.    Tames tension headaches – a daily 400mg dosage of Ashwagandha boosts the brain’s production of soothing neurotransmitters which can eliminate chronic stress-triggered headaches.

10.  Revs up production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells – this can double your endurance during exercise.

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