Ashwaganda: The Body's Super Adaptogenic Herb

Ashwaganda is your body's super adaptogenic herb for its excellent protection against the physical, mental, and emotional effects of stress.

Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand (prHWY.com) May 31, 2012 - Ashwaganda is your body's super adaptogenic herb for its excellent protection against the physical, mental, and emotional effects of stress. These days, when life is full of stress from work, family, modern lifestyle, and other hurdles in the 21st century, the body may be in need for additional support for effective and healthy stress management.

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) also called winter cherry is an herb native to India and has long been used in Ayurveda, the country's traditional medicinal system. Although the plant is not related to the ginseng family, it is considered as India's own ginseng for its vitality effects. The ashwagandha herb is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as a mood stabilizer, tonic, and immune system stimulant.

Ashwagandha extract, derived from the plant's roots contains very active phytochemicals called withanolides. Withanolides has anti-stress, rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, anti-tumor, and mind enhancing properties. The ashwagandha herb is also rich in steroidal lactones and alkoids, which act as hormonal precursors. The body converts these phytochemicals into physiological hormones to correct possible hormonal imbalances. When certain hormones are in excess, steroidal lactones and alkoids are not converted into hormones but bind to receptor sites, blocking the absorption of the excessive hormones. On the other hand, when there are hormonal deficiencies, they are converted into the actual hormones for replenishment. Thus, ashwagandha extract is considered amphoteric, a substance that regulates physical conditions by either decreasing or increasing them whenever the body needs it.

As one of the most powerful adaptogenic herb, ashwagandha improves the body's tolerance to stress and helps it develops healthy coping mechanisms in all aspects of health. It reduces the physical effects of stress such as low energy levels and weakened immune system, and consequently all other diseases related to a compromised immune system. Stress induced diseases include arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Mentally, it boosts mental sharpness, produces a relaxing and calming feeling, and reduces mental tension while preventing mental exhaustion. On emotional health, Ashwagandha extract is said to boost mood and promote a happier disposition. The herb can diminish emotional side effects of stress like depression and anxiety. Withania Somnifera is also a natural sleeping pill. It promotes calmness, relaxation, and adequate sleeping periods so the body can get its needed rest for rejuvenation.

The ashwagandha herb is now made available to everyone through Ashwagandha supplements in forms of capsules and pills. These supplements are perfect addition to your stress management activities and as a daily nutritional supplement. Ashwagandha Supplements are tolerated well by the body in its recommended doses. Until today, there is still no known side effect or contraindication of ashwagandha herbal supplements.

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Tag Words: withania somnifera, ashwagandha, ayurvedic medicine, indian ginseng, ashwagandha supplements, ashwagandha benefits, herbal remedy for stress

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