A Natural Approach to Cures
I love discovering new homeopathic remedies because I believe our body is so powerful that it can heal itself. It works even better if we provide it with the right nutrients and remedies. I came across this herb that has an immense amount of benefits for our wellbeing. This powerful healing herb is Ashwagandha.
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. The root and berry are used to make medicine. It has been used in India for nearly 5,000 years for conditions such as rheumatism, constipation, insomnia, nervous conditions, stress, goiter, joint inflammation, parasites, and more. It is also known to help people strengthen their immune system after illness, chemotherapy, or surgery.
The powerful herb is commonly referred to as “Indian ginseng” because of its rejuvenating properties, even though botanically, ginseng and ashwagandha are unrelated.
How does Ashwagandha help with stress?
Well, this herb is used as an “adaptogen” to help the body cope with daily stress and as a general tonic. Like all other adaptogens, it helps the body to maintain homeostasis even in times of emotional and physical stress.
Adaptogen = a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes.
Cortisol is known as a “stress hormone” because your adrenal glands release it in response to stress, as well as when your blood sugar levels get too low. If cortisol levels are too high, they will contribute to undesirable performance, poor mental health and a wide range of physical illnesses. Studies have shown that Ashwagandha may help reduce cortisol levels. Research also shows that this herb blocks the stress pathway in the brain by regulating chemical signaling in the nervous system.
How Does this Herb Help with Depression?
Besides aiding with stress, this herb is also essential in dealing with anxiety and depression. Chronic stress if not controlled, often leads to anxiety and depression. Studies have compared the effect of Ashwagandha with other drugs typically prescribed for depression such as diazepam, benzodiazepine, lorazepam, and even imipramine.
Research has shown that in low doses, Ashwagandha has the same effects as these drugs. The good thing about Ashwagandha is that it is natural and has minimal side effects. I always like to go for the holistic approach rather than taking drugs that will likely carry side effects.
How to take Ashwagandha
There are many Ashwagandha products out there. I recommend taking liquid supplements because of the following:
- Easier to consume than powders, pills, capsules, caplets, or tablets
- More highly absorbed (up to 99%) than powders, pills, capsules, caplets, and tablets
- Can be readily added to favorite beverage or smoothie
- They are light and, easy to transport
I recommend buying Ashwagandha in liquid form from SBR Nutrition. Their products are great because of the following:
- No artificial preservatives
- Non-GMO
- Made in the USA
If you need a smoothie recipe I recommend my Kale Fruit Smoothie. This would be perfectly paired with Ashwagandha.
Other Benefits of this Powerful Herb
Here are some other benefits to consider:
- Improves Brain Function, Including Memory
- Reduces Hair Loss
- Boosts Testosterone and Increase Fertility in Men
- It Can Increase Muscle Mass and Strength
- Reduces Inflammation
- Reduces Blood Sugar Levels
- Has Anti-Cancer Properties
- Reduces Cortisol Levels
In Conclusion
In conclusion, we discovered that Ashwagandha is a traditional medicinal herb with multiple health benefits.
It can reduce anxiety and stress, help fight depression, boost fertility and testosterone in men and may even boost brain function.
If you do decide to supplement with Ashwagandha, it might be a good way to improve your overall health and quality of life.
I hope I was able to give you some insights on this super herb. Please understand, I am not a doctor, I am simply showing my research on this herb. Always do your own research and ask your doctor when taking something new. But at least now you know of this herb. 🙂
xoxo
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