Solgar Ashwagandha Root Extract 60 Vegicaps - Solgar 300g

Ashwagandhais often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because, like ginseng,ashwagandhais revered as a non-specific tonic andadaptogen.Adaptogensare important in cases of ongoing, chronic stress.Ashwagandharoot rejuvenates without being over stimulating, so is more useful than ginseng in weakened and debilitated persons.

Ashwagandhaacts as a mild sedative, and as indicated by its botanical namesomnifera, it promotes restful, deep sleep.Ayurvedicmedicine has usedashwagandaas a general tonic for centuries and this herb may be just the thing for today's stressed and burned out populace.

One of the chemically active ingredients found in the leaves ofashwagandhaiswithanolides. Thesephytochemicalsappear to have a steroid like effect, meaning that they indirectly increase activity of steroidal hormones like testosterone and progesterone. Because of testosterone's effect on sex drive, this could be what is behindashwagandha'spurported aphrodisiac effects.

Ashwagandhaalso relaxes blood vessels and stimulates circulation and has an anti-inflammatory and tonic effect in rheumatic and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Animal studies have found that naturally occurring steroids inashwagandaare more potent than treatment with the synthetic steroid hydrocortisone for controlling inflammation.Ashwagandhais also used in the treatment of low back pain and sciatica.

SolgarAshwagandhaRootExtractis astandardisedfull potency supplement.

Available in bottles of 60 vegetable capsules.

SFP Ashwagandha Root Extract Supplement Facts

Directions

As an herbal food supplement for adults one (1) to two (2) vegicaps daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.