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Ashwagandha
root ashwagandha benefit ashwagandha healing properties
Ashwagandha is a shrub cultivated in
India and North
America whose roots have been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic
practitioners. Ashwagandha contains flavonoids and many active
ingredients of the withanolide class. Several studies over the past few
years have indicated that ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor
, anti-stress, antioxidant, mind-boosting, immune-enhancing, and
rejuvenating properties (see studies at bottom of page). Historically
ashwagandha has also been noted to have sex-enhancing properties.
Antioxidant
properties of Ashwagandha
Researchers from
Banaras Hindu
University in Varanasi, India, have discovered that some of the
chemicals within ashwagandha are powerful antioxidants. They tested
these compounds for their effects on rat brain and found an increase in
the levels of three natural antioxidants — superoxide dismutase,
catalase and glutathione peroxidase. They say, "These findings are
consistent with the therapeutic use of ashwagandha as an Ayurvedic
rasayana (health promoter). The antioxidant effect of active principles
of ashwagandha 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."
Aphrodisiac
properties of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is historically
used as an aphrodisiac. Ashwagandha is mentioned in the
ancient Kama Sutra as an herb to be used for heightening sexual
experience, Ashwagandha has the ability to restore sexual health and
improve overall vitality while promoting a calm state of mind.
I have included an ashwagandha extract in a libido product called
Passion Rx -- it really works (see below).
Laboratory studies show ashwagandha can produce nitric oxide
which is known to dilate blood vessels.
Ashwagandha 4.5 %
extract, 450 mg, 90 vegicaps
Ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera) is an
herb that is extensively used in Ayurveda, the traditional health care
system in
India. Ashwagandha
is used as a general tonic and "adaptogen", helping the body adapt to
stress. In addition, Ashwagandha has been shown to possess significant
antioxidant activity as well as an ability to support a healthy immune
system.
Serving size: 1 Vcaps®
Each capsule
contains 450 mg of Ashwagandha root extract (4.5 % extract)
Suggested Use: As
an herbal dietary supplement, take 1 Ashwagandha Vcaps 1 to 3 times
daily.
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