Hale Center Clinical Pharmacy – Ashwagandha Extract 500 mg
$37.00
DESCRIPTION
Used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 6,000 years,
Ashwagandha has been used in various disease processes
and most specifically for its anti-stress and adaptogenic
properties.
FUNCTIONS
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is commonly known
as “Indian Winter Cherry” or “Indian Ginseng.” It is one
of the most important herbs of Ayurvedic medicine, the
traditional system of medicine in India. Ashwagandha has
been used as a rasayana (tonic) for a wide range of health
benefits for over 6,000 years. A rasayana is an herbal
preparation that promotes a youthful state of physical and
mental health and expands happiness. These types of
remedies are given to small children as tonics, and are
also taken by the middle-aged and elderly to increase
longevity. Most of the raysayana herbs are
adaptogenic/anti-stress agents. And among the ayurvedic
rasayana herbs, ashwagandha holds the most important
place.
Ashwagandha has been shown to enhance the function of
the brain and nervous system and improves the memory.
It has been shown to improve the function of the
reproductive system, promoting a healthy sexual and
reproductive balance. Being a powerful adaptogen,
ashwagandha enhances the body’s resilience to stress.
Many of the biologically active chemical constituents of
ashwagandha improve the body’s defense against disease
by improving cell-mediated immunity. It also possesses
potent antioxidant properties that help protect against
cellular damage caused by free radicals. Ashwagandha is
compared well with eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian
ginseng) and panax ginseng (Chinese/Korean ginseng) in
its adaptogenic properties and is often referred to as
Indian ginseng.
The extensive studies on the biological model of animals
have demonstrated the adaptogeic/anti-stress properties of
ashwagandha, and have also shown it to be effective in
increasing stamina and preventing stress-induced gastric
ulcers, carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity and
mortality. The results of early studies seem to indicate a
role for ashwagandha as a vitalizer or rejuvenator for the
prevention and treatment of many stress-induced diseases
FORMULA (WW #10372)
1 Vegetarian Capsule Contains:
Ashwagandha …………………………………………….. 500 mg
(Withania somnifera) root extract
(standardized to 2.5% [12.5 mg] total withanolides)
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (modified
cellulose, water), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
This product contains NO dairy, wheat, gluten, soy,
preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
SUGGESTED USE
As a dietary supplement, adults take one vegetarian
capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
