Withania somnifera more commonly known as Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is indicated in Ayurveda as a daily rasayana, or anti-aging therapy. It acts as an adaptogen and immune modulator; nourishing and strengthening the inner reserve of the human body.

Ashwagandha literally means, "to impart the strength of the horse." Research shows Ashwagandha may have the following actions; anti-inflammatory, diuretic, sedative, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and amoebicidal activity. An Ashwagandha study has yielded encouraging results showing it may contain anti-tumour and radio sensitizing properties. Ashwagandha has shown to be an excellent hematinic, and to contain high levels of iron and free amino acids such as glycine, valine, tyrosine and alanine.

Possible applications:

• Stress & Anxiety: Ashwagandha is useful when the body is under chronic stress or illness, including cancer, improving both physical and mental outlook. Research suggests that Ashwagandha may suppress stress-induced dopamine receptors in the brain, of which increased dopamine receptors are often linked to stress and anxiety. Research supports that Ashwagandha may also balance cortisol levels in the body.
• Central Nervous System health: A twelve week clinical research study showed Ashwagandha increased MAO and GABA neurotransmitters while the neurotransmitter associated with anxiety and fatigue decreased.
• Immune health: Ashwagandha and its constituents also seem to have immunomodulatory effects. The major constituents of Ashwagandha withanolides and sitoindosides seem to mobilise the cells associated with the immune response.
• Cardiovascular health: Ashwagandha also shows relaxant properties to smooth muscle. Smooth muscle is the involuntary muscle lining organs and all blood vessels.
• Protective role in cancer: The most common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation is suppression of bone marrow which leads to a low white blood cell count and a weakened immune system. Immune supporting properties of Ashwagandha may allow for uninterrupted treatments of chemotherapy and radiation in cancer patients by supporting the body's natural immune function.

Each Capsule Contains:

Standardized extract of Withania somnifera(Ashwagandha): 1,000 mcg
Withanolides: 5 mg
Vegetarian capsule (cellulose and chlorophyll)