Saturday, June 7, 2008

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Very Good Herb For Depression ...


Its General description is that this plant bears the sanskrit name Ashavagandha that means smelling like a horse or mare. Ashwagandha is widely regarded as the "Indian Ginseng" by the practitioners of Ayurvedic system of medicine.Properties of this herb is that Ashwagandha contains alkaloids ( withaferin A, glucosides, sitoindosides ), anaferine, anahygrine, beta-sitosterol, chlorogenic acid ,cysteine ,cuscohygrine, iron, pseudotropine, scopoletin, somniferiene, tropanol , withanine, steroidal lactones.

In one study, ashwaganda demonstrated increased physical endurance and prevented the depletion of Vitamin C and cortisol while under stress hence, ashwaganda in Sanskrit means "the sweat or smell of a horse" indicating that one who takes it would have the strength and stamina of a horse (some say 10 horses!).

Clinically, it is effective for improving energy and endurance before exercise and surprisingly, when taken before bed, it will ensure a deep and restful sleep..Traditionally, Ashwaganda was used to treat general debility, arthritis, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depressed immunity, sexual debility, infertility, memory loss, breathing difficulties, hormonal imbalances and more. Today, it is becoming an effective choice for combating both exercise and lifestyle stress.The properties of Ashwagandha are mainly attributed to its alkaloid content : Withaferin A and Gluccosides, Sitoindosides VII, VIII, IX & X. Improves sexual debility, loss of libido, stress disorders & memory power. Adjunct to psychotropic drugs. Immuno-modulator. Checks aging process. Anti cancer, Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory. Increases immunity, Induces good sleep. Helps to reduce mental stress and increases physical muscular strength, helps to increase the weight of the body, act as adaptogen and adjuvant to anti convulsive therapy and Rejuvenator.

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