Ashwagandha
Overview
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is from the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which includes the tomato. Ashwagandha has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for thousands of years and is native to the dry regions of India, northern Africa, and the Middle East, and is now grown in mild climates in the United States. Ashwagandha contains many useful medicinal compounds and has been studied in over 216 studies for its healing benefits. Traditionally prescribed to help people strengthen their immune system after an illness.
Botanical Name
Withania somnifera ( Nightshade (Solanaceae) family.
Parts Used:
Root
Leaf
Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is regarded as an Adaptogen possessing adaptogenic potency equal to that of Ginseng.
Aging Process
Ashwagandha may retard various aspects of the Aging Process. [1]
Cardiovascular System
Ashwagandha may help prevent Heart Attack. [2]
Ashwagandha use for at least 30 days may reduce the severity and aftereffects of ischemic Stroke. [3]
Hair
Ashwagandha may help to prevent and treat Hair - Gray by increasing the Melanin content of the Hair. [4]
Immune System
Ashwagandha may counteract the suppression of Bone Marrow caused by many Anti-Cancer Pharmaceuticals. [5]
Ashwagandha may kill some types of Cancer cells: [6]
Ashwagandha may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Colon. [7]
Ashwagandha may help to prevent (carcinogens-induced) Cancer - Skin. [8]
Ashwagandha may counteract some types of Fungi - Detrimental (by activating Macrophages):
Ashwagandha may inhibit Aspergillus fumigatus. [9]
Ashwagandha may activate Helper T-Cells. [10]
Ashwagandha may reduce Inflammation. [11]
Ashwagandha may stimulate the production of Killer Cells. [12]
Ashwagandha may inhibit Listeria monocytogenes. [13]
Ashwagandha may activate Macrophages. [14]
Ashwagandha may activate NK Lymphocytes. [15]
Ashwagandha may inhibit Salmonella typhimurium. [16]
Ashwagandha (alcoholic extract of, administered via injection) may be an effective treatment for many cases of established Sarcomas. [17]
Ashwagandha may counteract the suppression of White Blood Cells production caused by many Anti-Cancer Pharmaceuticals. [18]
Metabolism
Ashwagandha contains various Antioxidants. [19]
Ashwagandha may increase Energy levels. [20]
Ashwagandha may reduce Fatigue. [21]
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