Ashawaganda

All about Ashwaganda

• support thyroid function

• supports healthy adrenal function

• may help with anxiety symptoms

• may help with depression symptoms

• may improve brain functioning

• can stabilise blood sugar

• shown to lower cholesterol

• improves sleep

• it is an antioxidant therefore anti-inflammatory

POINTS OF NOTE:

• The alkaloids present in withania are understood to be responsible for the sedative and hypotensive actions

• Used in convalescence, it contains iron and has been shown to increase haemoglobin

• A mild sedative, withania is used in many conditions exacerbated by stress, including insomnia and male sexual dysfunction

• Anti inflammatory, in conditions including asthma, psoriasis and rheumatic pains

• Used in convalescence due to its immune modulating effects

• May promote learning and memory as well as senile dementia

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Stress is a condition arising from external physical or mental overload. Adaptogens are herbs that improve an individual's ability to cope with stress. There are countless systemic reviews that support the application of Ashwagandha to improve an individual's resistance towards stress and thereby improves self-assessed quality of life. Ashwagandha is referred to as a “royal herb” because of its multifarious rejuvenative effects on the human body. It is a multipurpose herb that acts on various systems of the human body: the neurological system, the immune system, the energy-production system, the endocrinal system and the reproductive system. It has been a valuable addition to my kitchen cupboard and I have seen it do amazing things for my clients.

Take it as a capsule or a powder in your favourite hot drink (beware, it has a distinct and strong tast)

Allow for several weeks to begin to observe the benefits.