ASHWAGANDHA

Family: Solanaceae

Ashwagandha

It is otherwise called ‘Ashwagandha’ or ‘Indian Ginseng’. Ashwagandha is found in India, Mediterranean and the Middle East. It is an erect shrub with flowers greenish or lurid yellow, about five together in an umbellate cyme.

Active Principle:

The extracts taken from the roots contain pharmacologically active withanolides (Withaferin A) and alkaloids. The standardized extract has 1.5% withanolides and 1% Alkaloids.

Clinical Uses:

  • Tonic to restore vitality in those suffering from overwork or nervous exhaustion
  • Long - term stress
  • Improve male fertility
  • Anabolic alternative

Advantages:

  • Apart from the specific use of withanolides (which are similar to the body’s own steroid hormones) as anti-inflammatory. They also inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
  • Clinical trials further indicated that withanolides increase haemoglobin levels, reduces greying of hair and improves sexual performance.
  • It also helps recovery from chronic illness.
  • It is well tolerated and no side effects have been observed.

 

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Disclaimer : These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any disease

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