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Updated 10/12/2024
Ashwagandha is to India what ginseng is to China from its popularity as an herb. The roots are the vital health boon of a "small, woody shrub, indigenous to Africa, the Mediterranean region, and India" and related to... tomato and potato plants. Young and old take it, as a tonic, nutritional aid, etc. Traditionally, the mass of taproot and other surrounding sub-roots is dug out of the ground, cleaned, cut up into sticks, and air-dried. Young and old in India take it, as a tonic, nutritional aid(1), and a broad spectrum of other purposes in Ayurvedic medicine(1,2).
The majority of the benefits of ashwagandha come from(1) certain types of (2) natural phytochemicals(1) and natural [good-for-you] steroids called withanolides(2). They are adapogens, or help deal with stress, associated with better "quality of life, supporting normal function of the body"(1) [in many, many areas(2)], "building immunity, normalizing cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular coordination,... and building strength in men and women."(1) When withanolides were injected into rats to test their cognitive-supporting abilities, they "helped promote cell outgrowth, reverse behavioral deficits and [brain] plaque buildup". Ashwagandha is the most common and well-researched adaptogenic herb, period(2).
"Strength of the stallion" is a nickname in India for the herb as it has been used to strengthen the immune system after being sick and generally impart strength and vitality. It is specifically classified as a "rasayana" in Ayurvedic medicine, so is "used to promote physical and mental health, defend the body against disease and damaging environmental factors, and slow the aging process."(2) Other possible benefits:
- Promoting better blood sugar(2)
- Combatting tumors(2)
Personal Product Favorites with ashwagandha [LINKS below]:
Cellular-cleansing drink
Stress-busting tonic
Ready-to-go stress-busting elixir
References:
1. "Ingredient Spotlight: Ashwagandha." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. Web. October 12, 2024. https://isagenixhealth.net/ingredient-spotlight-ashwagandha/#.
2. Axe, Josh. "Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid, and Muscles & More." Dr. Axe, Ancient Nutrition, LLC. February 3, 2024. Web. October 12, 2024. https://draxe.com/nutrition/ashwagandha-benefits/.
Ashwagandha is to India what ginseng is to China from its popularity as an herb. The roots are the vital health boon of a "small, woody shrub, indigenous to Africa, the Mediterranean region, and India" and related to... tomato and potato plants. Young and old take it, as a tonic, nutritional aid, etc. Traditionally, the mass of taproot and other surrounding sub-roots is dug out of the ground, cleaned, cut up into sticks, and air-dried. Young and old in India take it, as a tonic, nutritional aid(1), and a broad spectrum of other purposes in Ayurvedic medicine(1,2).
The majority of the benefits of ashwagandha come from(1) certain types of (2) natural phytochemicals(1) and natural [good-for-you] steroids called withanolides(2). They are adapogens, or help deal with stress, associated with better "quality of life, supporting normal function of the body"(1) [in many, many areas(2)], "building immunity, normalizing cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular coordination,... and building strength in men and women."(1) When withanolides were injected into rats to test their cognitive-supporting abilities, they "helped promote cell outgrowth, reverse behavioral deficits and [brain] plaque buildup". Ashwagandha is the most common and well-researched adaptogenic herb, period(2).
"Strength of the stallion" is a nickname in India for the herb as it has been used to strengthen the immune system after being sick and generally impart strength and vitality. It is specifically classified as a "rasayana" in Ayurvedic medicine, so is "used to promote physical and mental health, defend the body against disease and damaging environmental factors, and slow the aging process."(2) Other possible benefits:
- Promoting better blood sugar(2)
- Combatting tumors(2)
Personal Product Favorites with ashwagandha [LINKS below]:
Cellular-cleansing drink
Stress-busting tonic
Ready-to-go stress-busting elixir
References:
1. "Ingredient Spotlight: Ashwagandha." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. Web. October 12, 2024. https://isagenixhealth.net/ingredient-spotlight-ashwagandha/#.
2. Axe, Josh. "Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid, and Muscles & More." Dr. Axe, Ancient Nutrition, LLC. February 3, 2024. Web. October 12, 2024. https://draxe.com/nutrition/ashwagandha-benefits/.
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