Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) powder BIO 100g.

Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng/Bethany) powder BIO 100g.

Organic farming product from India.

Ashwagandha - also known as Indian winter cherry, has the botanical name Withania Somnifera . It is cultivated in western India and the Himalayas, mainly in the drier regions.

Ashwagandha has a bittersweet taste while the sweet taste prevails in digestion. The benefits of Ashwagandha in the body are miraculous. Many call it the Ayurvedic ginseng due to its action in enhancing strength and endurance in the body. The various medicinal properties of ashwagandha are attributed to the many flavonoids it contains. It is used as an adaptogen medicine (since it enhances endurance), a tonic and a sedative .

It is used to treat some important disorders associated with the destruction of nerve tissues , it has an antioxidant effect , it helps a lot with arthritis , anxiety and exhaustion . This herb is very good food for the mind as it improves mental ability and contributes to better performance at work .

It balances the Vata (air) element in the body which is often responsible for the development of stress and anxiety. It can be used in Alzheimer's disease, memory loss and insomnia.

It helps us to have normal sleep and greatly enhances sexual performance . Aswagandha relaxes the body , reduces stress and increases the body's physical endurance .

It has anti-inflammatory properties and has been successfully used in the treatment of arthritis . It reduces inflammation in the joints and facilitates movement. It has a positive effect on improving appetite and balances the function of the digestive system and intestines. It reduces hypertension and also acts as a diuretic. It increases the body's energy and endurance. It helps to rebuild the body that has suffered from depression due to chronic diseases. It delays the aging process and reduces graying of hair. When taken frequently, it helps to reduce the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood. It stabilizes blood levels (increases hemoglobin levels). While in lean bodies, it has a positive effect on increasing muscle mass and body energy.

• Reduces anxiety and depression without causing lethargy
• Stabilizes blood hemoglobin levels
• Reduces cholesterol
• Slows down the degeneration of brain cells
• can significantly improve thyroid hormone levels (reduces serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and improves T4 & T3 levels, which is important in hypothyroidism).
• Helps fight malaria
• It has anti-inflammatory properties.
• It can improve bone density parameters, and the expression of genes related to bone development .
• It helps with insomnia, mental dysfunction , and weakness in old age. It can also be used in Alzheimer's disease and memory loss .

How to use: 2 - 8g per day, Dissolve it in water or add it to your juices.

Special precaution
Ashwagandha is a safe supplement for most people.
However, some people should not take it, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. People with autoimmune diseases should also avoid ashwagandha without the supervision of a specialist. This includes people with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and type 1 diabetes. Additionally, those taking medication for thyroid disease should be cautious when taking ashwagandha, as it may increase thyroid hormone levels in some people.
It can also lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure , so medication doses may need to be adjusted if you take it.

Indicative bibliography:

A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) reverses β-amyloid1-42 induced toxicity in human neuronal cells: implications in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND )

In vivo enhancement of natural killer cell activity through tea fortified with Ayurvedic herbs

In vivo effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on the activation of lymphocytes

Effect of standardized aqueous extract of Withania somnifera on tests of cognitive and psychomotor performance in healthy human participants

Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Effect of an ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) root extract on climacteric symptoms in women during perimenopause: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study