Herbal Information on Ashwagandha Root in Bulk Powder Form

Names:  Ashwagandha Root, Winter cherry, Indian ginseng

Botanical Name:   Withania somnifera

Package Size: 1 pound 

Form: Fine Powder - Certified Organic

Dosage: Follow doctor's instructions for how to use this herb.

Origin:  India

Brand: ZNaturals

Cautions:  Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

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About Ashwagandha Certified Organic Root

This plant family includes such well-known vegetables as tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant, along with flowers like petunias. Ashwagandha root has clusters of yellow flowers and produces red fruit the size of a berry.   This plant is from the time of Ayurveda, the ancient system of Indian medicine.  Recent research has also found that raw ashwagandha may support healthy levels of three naturally powerful antioxidants: superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase. The roots of Ashwagandha have an unusual aroma, they smell like a horse. 

Ashwagandha plays an important role in Nitric Oxide production and is known to increase it.  Nitric Oxide helps to expand your blood vessels for better regulation.  This is one of the reason that Ashwagandha is traditionally used as a sex enhancer. 

• Benefits Muscle Tone
• Ability to Support Health Stress Responses
• Adaptogen Properties
• Support the Nervous System
• Encourages Restful Sleep
• Supports Natural Blood Sugar Levels when used with diet and exercise.

Naturally Occurring Components

The key constituents of ashwagandha are alkaloids and a group of steroidal lactones known as withanolides.

• Alkaloids
• Isopellertierine
• Anferine
• Steroidal lactones  
• Withanolides
• Withaferins
• Saponins 

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References

http://innate-edu.com/endocrine/ancient-ally-ashwagandha/

http://www.ayurvedacollege.com/articles/students/Application-of-Ashwagandha

https://www.smart-publications.com/articles/ashwagandha-the-rejuvenating-antioxidant-that-calms-the-heart-and-mind/

Biomed Res Int. 2015. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Improving Sexual Function in Women:

Antibacterial efficacy of Withania somnifera an indigenous medicinal plant against experimental murine salmonellosis.
Phytomedicine. 2005 Mar.