Ashwagandha – 90 Capsules

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)

Ashwagandha is made up of steroidal lactones or withanolides, including withanolide A, withaferin A and withanone. These structures are unique to this herb and have different medicinal effects.

• Ashwagandha Withania somnifera is an important herb in Ayurvedic medicine because it serves many purposes and benefits many body systems, including the immune, neurological, endocrine and reproductive systems.
• The top and most well-researched health benefits of ashwagandha include improving thyroid function, boosting energy levels, relieving adrenal fatigue, reducing cortisol levels, reducing stress and anxiety, improving depression, and much more.

The benefits may be as follows:

• Reduces stress, anxiety & fatigue
• Supports hormones & adrenal system
• Improves physical performance
• Muscle strength & recovery
• Improves thyroid function
• Cognitive function & memory
• Reproductive health & libido
• Supports immune function
• Improves blood sugar & insulin
• Weight management – food cravings
• Antioxidant & cell protection
• Natural & additive free

DOSAGE

Adults: Take 1-6 capsules daily, with or without food in one or divided doses.

Children 8-12yrs: half the dosage of adults, up to 3 capsules per day

Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) has been shown to reduce neuronal disease and oxidative stress in the Parkinson disease shown many sign and symptoms which is reduced by the withania Somnifera in the Parkinson disease.

Cautions:

It should never be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. There is some evidence it may induce miscarriages, and there is no available safety information about breastfeeding while taking the herb.

People using diabetes medications, blood pressure medications, medications that suppress the immune system, sedatives or medications for thyroid problems should not use ashwagandha unless they’ve consulted with their doctors first.

Those with hyperthyroidism may notice an additional increase of thyroid function when taking the herb and should only do so under the controlled supervision of a doctor, if at all. Because the herb also works to modify these conditions, there may be adverse interactions.

It is possible that ashwagandha could increase symptoms of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

If you are going to have surgery that requires anesthesia, you should stop taking ashwagandha at least two weeks beforehand in case the herb further slows down your central nervous system.

References:

Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid, Muscles & More