Ashwagandha
Withania
somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha,[2] Indian ginseng,[3] poison gooseberry,[3] or winter cherry[2] is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family.
This is one of the herbs that helps the body deal with daily stress. See below. It has a chemical that calms the brain, reduces swelling, controls blood pressure, and helps in healing, stress and more.
It has been used for over 3,000 years to
relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration
The leaves of this herb
contain anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and sedative properties. Ashwagandha
leaves are brewed to make tea. This tea improves the overall performance of the
human body. It also relieves stress and strengthens the immune system.
Ashwagandha is used for arthritis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), balance, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
trouble sleeping (insomnia), tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, a skin condition
marked by white patchiness (leukoderma), bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual
problems, hiccups, Parkinson's disease, under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism),
and chronic liver disease. It is also used to reduce the side effects of
medications used to treat cancer and schizophrenia. Ashwagandha is used to
reduce levels of fat and sugar in the blood.
Increase testosterone levels and reproductive health, increase
muscle mass. In another
study, men who received ashwagandha for stress experienced higher antioxidant
levels and better sperm quality
Ashwagandha is also good for
treating wounds, cuts, bruises, injuries.
I would call this a Super Herb! The
only drawback from the comments is the smell, they say it smells like a horse. Yuck…
hold your nose.
Don't
confuse ashwagandha with Physalis alkekengi
