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Ashwagandha¿is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because, like ginseng,¿ashwagandha¿is revered as a non-specific tonic and¿adaptogen.¿Adaptogens¿are important in cases of ongoing, chronic stress.¿Ashwagandha¿root rejuvenates without being over stimulating, so is more useful than ginseng in weakened and debilitated persons.
Ashwagandha¿acts as a mild sedative, and as indicated by its botanical name¿somnifera, it promotes restful, deep sleep.¿Ayurvedic¿medicine has used¿ashwaganda¿as 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 of¿ashwagandha¿is¿withanolides. These¿phytochemicals¿appear 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 behind¿ashwagandha's¿purported aphrodisiac effects.
Ashwagandha¿also 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 in¿ashwaganda¿are more potent than treatment with the synthetic steroid hydrocortisone for controlling inflammation.¿Ashwagandha¿is also used in the treatment of low back pain and sciatica.¿
Solgar¿Ashwagandha¿Root¿Extract¿is a¿standardised¿full 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.
