Ashwagandha
Caplet is a standardized
preparation extracted from Withania
somnifera, the Winter Cherry plant,
which contains an optimum concentration
of two key ingredients known as
Bacosides A and B. The Brahmi
plant has a long history of use
in India and is specifically mentioned
in the Ayurvedic texts.
Ashwagandha
- also known as Indian Winter
Cherry - is a shrub cultivated
in India and North America whose
roots have been used for thousands
of years by Ayurvedic practitioners
for anxiety, cognitive and neurological
disorders, and Parkinson's disease.
Ashwagandha
root contains flavonoids and many
active ingredients of the withanoloid
class.
The roots of ashwagandha are used
extensively in Ayurveda, the classical
Indian system of medicine, and
ashwagandha is categorized as
a rasayana, which are used to
promote physical and mental health,
to provide defense against disease
and adverse environmental factors
and to slow the aging process.
In rodent studies ashwagandha
has been shown to reduce anxiety
and have positive effect on mood.
Ashwagandha has the ability to
restore sexual health and improve
overall vitality while promoting
a calm state of mind. It is also
recommended for clinical use in
the prevention and treatment of
much stress related diseases like
arteriosclerosis, premature aging,
arthritis, diabetes, hypertension
and malignancy.
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Research
Update
Ashwagandha is used in India to
treat mental deficits in geriatric
patients, including amnesia.
Clinical trials and animal research
support the use of ashwagandha
for anxiety, cognitive and neurological
disorders, inflammation, and Parkinson's
disease.
Ashwagandha's chemopreventive
properties make it a potentially
useful adjunct for patients undergoing
radiation and chemotherapy. Ashwaganda
is also used therapeutically as
an adaptogen for patients with
nervous exhaustion, and debility
due to stress, and as an immune
stimulant in patients with low
white blood cell counts.
Researchers from the University
of Leipzig in Germany, wanted
to find out which neurotransmitters
were influenced by ashwagandha.
After injecting some of the chemicals
in ashwagandha into rats, they
later examined slices of their
brain and found an increase in
acetylcholine receptor activity.The
researchers say, "The drug-induced
increase in acetylcholine receptor
capacity might partly explain
the cognition-enhancing and memory-improving
effects of extracts from ashwagandha
observed in animals and humans."
A study done
in 1991 at the Department of
Pharmacology, University of
Texas Health Science Center
indicated that extracts of ashwagandha
had GABA-like activity. This
may account for this herb’s
anti-anxiety effects.
A
2002 laboratory study indicates
ashwagandha stimulates the growth
of axons and dendrites. A 2001
study in rodents showed ashwagandha
had memory boosting ability.
A 2000 study with rodents showed
ashwagandha to have anti-anxiety
and anti-depression effects.
Additional
benefits
One small study found ashwagandha
was able to reduce blood sugar
and cholesterol levels, and had
a diuretic effect.
Results
also indicate that ashwagandha
significantly reduced myocardial
injury and emphasize the beneficial
action of ashwagandha as a cardioprotective
agent.
Side
Effects
Ashwagandha does not have any
significant side effects reported
in the medical literature, but
long term studies are not yet
available. Nevertheless, it is
best to take breaks from use,
for instance, one can take a week
off each month or take ashwagandha
3 or 4 times a week as opposed
to daily.
FAQ’s
Q.I have the
following questions on the proper
use of taking Ashwagangha?
1. As this is
an Ayurvedic herb, are there any
dietary restrictions when taking
Ashwagandha??. I am from India,
and I remember that when ever
we took Ayurvedic medication,
certain foods were to be avoided.
2.You had suggested
taking ashwagandha 2 or 3 times
a day. What is the best time to
take, on empty stomach, or during
and/or after meals. I also found,
that ashwagandha makes you sort
of sleepy during the day time.
So, please let me know what is
the best time in a 24 hour cycle
to get proper rest during night
time, but avoiding feeling sleepy
during the day!
There are no dietary restrictions
with ashwagandha. Most herbs are
better absorbed on an empty stomach.
In some people, certain preparations
of ashwagandha can lead to sleepiness
or a very relaxed feeling. For
those who are tense and anxious,
and hyper alert, ashwagandha can
be taken during the day, for others,
ashwagandha is best taken in the
evening.
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size 1 Vegetarian Caplet
Amount Per Caplet
Ashwagandha root extract (5:1
extract) - 300 mg. Suitable for
vegetarians.
Suggested
Use
As an herbal dietary supplement,
take 1 Ashwagandha Caplet 1 to
3 times daily.
Ashwagandha, in some individuals,
may cause drowsiness if taken
during the day. Others who are
restless or anxious may feel a
relaxation but no drowsiness.
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