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Ashwagandha is to India what ginseng is to China from its popularity as an herb. The taproot is the vital part of the plant(1) and it is actually the most commonly-used and most-researched adaptogen, herb helping the body to adapt its response to stresses; it is used for a broad spectrum of purposes in Ayurvedic medicine(2). Much of the benefits of ashwagandha actually come from natural, adaptogenic chemicals called withanolides which support the body in such areas as better "quality of life, supporting normal function of the body [in many, many areas(2)], building immunity, normalizing cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular coordination,... and building strength in men and women."(1) [I will be doing a separate article on the brain-healthy properties of ashwagandha - please look for the November 11, 2020 installment to come on our sister blog, link: http://www.rainbowsofautism.com/]
"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." Promoting better blood sugar and combatting tumors are further uses of ashwagandha(2). Two grams of root powder a day is a common standard dose in India(1).
Personal Product Favorite:
An ashwagandha-containing tonic
Sources:
1. "Ingredient Spotlight: Ashwagandha." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. 25 Oct. 2017. Web. 17 Oct. 2020. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/ingredient-spotlight-ashwagandha/.
2. Axe, Josh. "10 Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid and Muscles." Dr. Axe, Dr. Axe. 24 Aug. 2020. Web. 17 Oct. 2020. https://draxe.com/nutrition/ashwagandha-benefits/.
"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." Promoting better blood sugar and combatting tumors are further uses of ashwagandha(2). Two grams of root powder a day is a common standard dose in India(1).
Personal Product Favorite:
An ashwagandha-containing tonic
Sources:
1. "Ingredient Spotlight: Ashwagandha." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. 25 Oct. 2017. Web. 17 Oct. 2020. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/ingredient-spotlight-ashwagandha/.
2. Axe, Josh. "10 Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid and Muscles." Dr. Axe, Dr. Axe. 24 Aug. 2020. Web. 17 Oct. 2020. https://draxe.com/nutrition/ashwagandha-benefits/.
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