Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
One of the most treasured and commonly used plants in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, it is known as “Indian Ginseng.” Not to be confused with Panax, Korean or Asian Ginseng. Ashwagandha is a drought tolerant shrub grown in Asia and Africa. Ashwagandha is native to India, it requires hot temperatures and dry climate to grow which is why it cannot be sourced from North American countries. The biologically active components found in ashwagandha are withanolides, alkaloids and sitoindosides and are anti stress agents. The root of ashwagandha is well studied for stress and has been shown to be safe and well tolerated by trial participants.
Natural chemicals in the root have been shown to calm the brain, lower blood pressure and modulate the immune system. Reasearch has shown that this root is linked to aging well and helping with anxiety symptoms. As mentioned earlier, ashwagandha has been used for a long time and has been shown to have positive effects on the endocrine system and on blood sugar.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: India
- Part used: Root
- Alkaloids NLT 0.7%
Withanolides NLT 2.5%
Sitoindosides NLT 0.1%
- Hydroalcoholic extraction method
- Stored form: Fine Powder ranging in color from light brown to dark brown with characteristic “horsey” odor
Non-GMO
Ingredient Benefits
Promotes feeling of calm to cope with stress
This is what ashwagandha is best known for. There are many studies on this herb. It is considered in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic that works on nerves known as a “nervine tonic”. Ashwagandha provides nourishment to the central nervous system. This promotes a balanced state of calm in the body.
Lessens the impact of all stressors on the body
Stress can be physical or mental and if prolonged, can lead to low productivity, cognitive decline, sleep disturbances, and metabolic changes which may have significant negative health outcomes. The treatment group in a 60-day study showed significant reduction in scores on all the stress assessment tests compared to the placebo group. The conclusion suggested that ashwagandha root safely and effectively improves an individual's resistance to stress and thereby improves self-assessed quality of life.
Pain perception and inflammation reduction
Helps control the stress response which involves oxidative stress and inflammatory processes. Aqueous extracts of the roots and leaves of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) have shown analgesic, anti- inflammatory and chondroprotective effects. Ashwagandha has synergistic activities with analgesic botanicals curcumin and boswellia.
It is known as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is a natural material that helps the body decrease its sensitivity to stressors of any kind, whether physical, chemical or biological. Using ashwagandha can help the body resist stress longer and reduce the chances of reaching the exhaustion phase, keeping the body in balance which is known as a state of homeostasis where the body most likes to be in.
Ashwagandha gets its name from “the strength and smell of a horse” which speaks to its ability to give virility and stamina, which is why it has been considered to promote fertility in men and in women. The extract from this root can improve fertility in women by reducing cortisol levels, improving blood flow, and lowering the impact of stress on the body. The benefits allow the important reproductive hormones to balance therefore, promoting fertility in women. Studies in men have shown that ashwagandha supplementation can increase sperm counts, motility and volume as well as increase testosterone.
Products with this ingredients
Research on this Ingredient
Let’s keep in touch
Don’t worry we only send updates monthly on offers, product changes, and new opportunities for you.
"*" indicates required fields