*Ashwagandha is one of the top-performing Ayurvedic herbs, which belong to Solanaceae family with its botanical name Withania somnifera. It is also known as Winter cherry, Ajagandha, and Indian ginseng, and is native to Asia and Africa. Ashwagandha is very nutritious for health with many health benefits, and contains Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and withanolides are the major active components. The root of Ashwgandha is rich in potent antioxidants, which has many health benefits.The name Ashwagandha is a blend of Ashva and Gandha, two Sanskrit words for horse and smell, and fits very well with its name, as Ashwagandha root has a horsey odor and said to give individuals the physical strength and virility of horses.
Ashwagandha root is an adaptogen, a compound that blocks the chemical and physical effects of stress on the body. Its adaptogen effects likely come from its withanolide glucosides content. Ayurvedic classifications of ashwagandha root include:
- Rasayana (general tonic—similar to the western classification adaptogen)
- Bhalya (strength enhancer)
- Vajikara (aphrodisiac)
Ashwagandha has a plethora of uses in Ayurveda, but the most common uses relate to stress, the immune system, nervous tension, mood, and physical strength.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR STRESS
Ashwagandha helps in reducing stress, calm frazzled nerves by preventing stress proteins from increasing the level, including cortisol and c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1 (JNK-1). It provides neuroprotective effects that shield the body from the physical and mental effects of stress. It also reduces biomarkers of stress and prevents the fatigue often caused by stress. Ashwagandha root has anxiolytic properties and may help reduce nervousness in social situations and promote socialization. These effects increase significantly for individuals experiencing stress. Animal studies have noted that ashwagandha also improves mood.
ASHWAGANDHA FOR SLEEP
Ashwagandha root relieves stress and tension, which allows individuals struggling with poor sleep to fall asleep easier. Ashwagandha root also improve the quality of sleep as well by reducing oxidative stress and interacting with GABA receptors.
ASHWAGANDHA BENEFITS FOR MEN
Ayurveda considers ashwagandha root an aphrodisiac, and it may improve several areas of men’s health. It helps significantly increase sperm count and motility, which may enhance fertility. Ashwagandha helps boost testosterone levels in men, particularly those that strength train regularly. It also enhances how much oxygen a person can breathe in (VO2 max) during high-intensity exercise.
ASHWAGANDHA BENEFITS FOR WOMEN
Men don’t have the corner market on ashwagandha’s sexual benefits. Ashwagandha may boost libido, improve sexual function, and reduce sexual distress in women. It achieves this by reducing mental stress and boosting testosterone. Ashwagandha may also provide relief from heavy menstrual cycles.
- Most individuals can take ashwagandha root powder normal recommended dose without experiencing side effects.
- Large doses may cause upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea.
- Pregnant women should avoid taking ashwagandha supplements, as large doses may result in loss of pregnancy.
- Individuals with thyroid problems should avoid ashwagandha, as it may affect the thyroid.
- Ashwagandha supplements may interact with certain medications that affect hormones or modulate moods. Consult with a physician before starting any new supplement.
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