What is Ashwagandha and what is it for?
Native to the region of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka, Ashwagandha, also known as Withania Somnifera, Indian Ginseng, and Indian Winter Cherry, has been widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years. Barely half a century ago, this member of the nightshade botanical family appeared in Western culture as a potent medicinal herb, ever faster.
Ashwagandha is currently trending due to its multiple benefits for the body, including:
- Reduce stress.
- Increase energy.
- Delays aging.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Relieves insomnia.
- Fight anemia.
The Ashwagandha root, the part in which the highest percentage of active ingredients (withanolides) is concentrated, can be consumed both in powder form mixed with water and in convenient capsules.
What is the active ingredient in Ashwagandha?
Indian ginseng has pharmacological properties that derive from its composition of anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic substances. Thus, its root contains alkaloids and phytosterols, more specifically whitanolides and withaferin A.
Ashwagandha as a natural solution for stress, anxiety and depression
It is a powerful adaptogenic plant that reduces stress, nervousness and anxiety. In addition, Ashwagandha fights depression and fatigue by helping to find the right nervous balance.
Ashwagandha for Energy and Vitality
This medicinal plant helps the body on a day-to-day basis and during sporting efforts, thus reducing the feeling of tiredness (both physical and mental). With stimulating properties at the nervous level, which increases energy, vitality and concentration.
Indian Ginseng as an Aphrodisiac
Ashwagandha is great for sexual problems and low libido. Among its benefits stands out the increase in sexual desire as well as its effectiveness against sexual impotence (erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation). Finally, this thousand-year-old plant from the Asian subcontinent regulates hormonal variations such as the thyroid and menopause, among others, and combats infertility.
Brain Functions and Immune Support
Ashwagandha regulates the nervous system, which means a great improvement in cognitive functions, and more specifically in memory. Another of its innumerable properties is its effectiveness against insomnia, thus contributing to a restful and quality sleep.
Regarding the immune system, Ashwagandha reinforces the body's defenses thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and repairing power. Additionally, it is effective against conditions such as anemia (lack of red blood cells) and arthritis (inflammatory joint disorder).
