Amazing herb, Ashwagandha, for combating stress

Ashwagandha, known as Indian ginseng, is a medicinal herb that has been used in the Ayurveda medicine, the traditional Indian medicine, for centuries and has recently received remarkable results from various medical research studies.

Traditionally used as a general tonic, Ashwagandha has gained even more popularity for its effect as an 'adaptogen'. Adaptogens help the body respond to stress, preventing various stress-related disorders, including not only mental stress from schools and workplaces, but also environmental toxins.

According to Indian psychologists, taking Ashwagandha results in a 28% decrease in the secretion of cortisol, a type of hormone. While cortisol is essential for coping with stress in the short term, chronic stress or abnormal cortisol metabolism can lead to serious health problems such as rapid weight gain, hypertension, and weakened immune function.

This adaptogenic effect of Ashwagandha is due to several phytochemical components, including lactones, withanolides, alkaloids, choline, fatty acids, and amino acids. Some of the withanolides found in Ashwagandha are similar to the ginsenosides of ginseng. Both withanolides and saponins are known to activate macrophage activity, have antihistamine properties, and stimulate the role of lysosomal enzymes in the immune system.



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Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian J Psychol Med 2012;34:255-62.

Adults: 2 capsules 1 time per day.

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