Ashwagandha aka “Indian Ginseng”

Ashwagandha (botanical name: Withania Somnifera) is Sanskrit(Ancient language from India) for “Smell of a horse” which of course refers to the actual smell of it. Also known as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry – also known as an adaptogen – generally derived from the Roots of the Ashwagandha plant

Ok, so this is a website dedicated to correcting our understanding of Cholesterol & Heart Disease – why would we now mention or talk about supplements & herbs etc – because we believe to truly live a happier & healthier live, its about taking a holistic approach to live & having an abundance in all areas for a person to be truly happy & healthy…

One of the most important herbs in Ayurveda (Ancient healing system or a holistic system of natural medicine & traditional healthy living principles that originated in India more than 3000 years ago – Definition of Ayuveda: The Study of life) – Ashwagandha is categorized in the Rasayana Ayurvedic Therapy (“Rejuvenation & vitality” which means “making young again”) which as per Ayurvedic Definition means, that which destroys old age & disease…

Proposed Benefits:

*Better Sleep

*Reduces Stress

*Reduces Anxiety

*Increases Energy

*Improves Concentration

*Better Athletic Performance – increase VO2 max

*May reduce Blood Sugar Levels – antidiabetic activity – therefore helps with Diabetes

*May help with Fertility – increasing testosterone (check if you can handle a slight increase in testosterone production)

*May reduce Inflammation

*Possesses Potent Antioxidant Properties that help protect against cellular damage cause by free radicals

*May improve brain activity & memory

*May help with some symptoms of Mental & Health Conditions

(*which might take a few weeks to kick in)

Safety and side effects – it has side effects (as do all medication) & it might not be for everyone (example: pregnant or breastfeeding women) but I consider you do more research on it first before taking, as this is a Potent Herbal Adaptogen herb. If you cannot handle Nightshade vegetables then you might might not be able to handle this as well…

IF you have Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism) a fast thyroid condition – Ashwagandha speeds up the Thyroid even more or low blood pressure, Ashwagandha lowers blood pressure more, if you have low cortisol, Ashwagandha will lower this even more, if you are an already ‘chilled’ or ‘calm & cool’ person then you do not need this, also if you have fairly higher than normal Iron in your blood, this can increase it even further – generally these symptoms described here happened when people decide to take more than 1000mg a day…

Recommended Dosage – 100 to 600mg per day depending on your size & requirements – take for a maximum of 2 months with a 1 month break or even 1 month On & 2 weeks off – whichever suits you better or as described on the leaflet of the bottle of Ashwagandha you purchase

**Make sure that your Ashwagandha extract is drawn from the roots alone & not the leaves as the leaves are mainly used for topical external treatments.