Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 2 oz (60ml)

Ashwagandha is a shrub growing in India, Middle East and parts of South Africa. 

The root of the plant is used as herb and it is classified as Adaptogen, meaning it helps your body resist different kinds of stress.

It has been used for more than 3000 years and it is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda. It has many benefits supported by scientific research. 

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1. Helps reduce blood sugar level

There are studies both on animals and humans suggesting Ashwagandha lowers blood sugar level in healthy individuals and those with diabetes, through its effect on insulin secretion.

2. Might help fight cancer cells

Animal and test-tube studies have shown that withaferin, a bioactive compound in Ashwagandha, promotes the death of tumor cells and may be effective against several types of cancer.

3. May lower Cortisol levels

Permanently elevated cortisol levels can cause higher blood sugar levels and cause fat cells to accumulate in the abdomen area. Ashwagandha supplements may help lower cortisol levels in chronically stressed individuals.

4. May reduce stress and anxiety

Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in both animal and human studies.

5. May alleviate depression

More studies need to be done to prove it but in one controlled study group of stressed individuals were given placebo and high concentration of Ashwagandha, those who took herb had 79% reduction in severe depression, while placebo group had 10% increase in symptoms.

6. Can boost Testosterone level in men

Ashwagandha helps increase testosterone levels and significantly boosts sperm quality and fertility in men.

7. May increase muscle mass and strength in men

Ashwagandha has been shown to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, and increase strength in men.

8. May reduce inflammation

Several studies done on animals and humans shown Ashwagandha has ability to increase natural killer cell activity and decrease markers of inflammation.

9. May lower cholesterol and triglycerides levels

Ashwagandha may help reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

10. May improve memory and brain function

Only small amount of research on this topic has been done, but those studies performed shown that Ashwagandha may help reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

INTERACTIONS!!!

• Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA

  Ashwagandha seems to increase the immune system. Taking ashwagandha along with medications that decrease the immune system might decrease the effectiveness of medications that decrease the immune system.
  
  Some medications that decrease the immune system include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and others.

• Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA

  Ashwagandha might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Drugs that cause sleepiness and drowsiness are called sedatives. Taking ashwagandha along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.
  
  Some of these sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and others.

• Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA

  Ashwagandha might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking ashwagandha along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.
  
  Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien), and others.

*These Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA

*This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent  illnesses. Consult your physician before implementing herbal extracts into your diet. Herbal compounds and extracts are very powerful and may interact with medication and may not be recommended if pre-existing conditions are present.