Ashwagandha has been called the king of Ayurvedic herbs. Limited research suggests that it works well for reducing stress and anxiety. It may also modestly enhance strength performance, improve glucosemetabolism
Ashwagandha (Withaniasomnifera) is an herb used in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Its root has a horsey smell (in Sanskrit, ashva means “horse” and gandha means “smell”) and is said to confer the strength and virility of a horse. Various parts of the plant are used, but the most common in supplements is an extract of its roots.
| Is a Form Of |
Adaptogen Stress relief Ayurveda Performance Enhancer |
|---|---|
| Other Functions |
Adaptogen Stress relief Ayurveda Performance Enhancer |
| Primary Function | Mood |
| Also Known As | WithaniaSomnifera, Indian Ginseng, Smell of Horse, Winter Cherry, Dunal, Solanaceae |
| Do Not Confuse With | Withaniacoagulans (Different Plant) |
| Goes Well With |
Terminalia Arjuna for physical performance (additive) Nrf2/ARE inducers (Curcumin or silymarin from Milk thistle) for inducing HO-1 activity and antioxidant effects ERK/p38 inhibitors (chemotherapeutic effects) Notch2/4 inhibitors (chemotherapeutic effects) SSRI drugs (for reducing obsession) GABAergic anxiolytics (including Alcohol) |
