Ashwagandha is a medicinal shrub with yellow flowers and a potent root known for multiple health benefits. It grows in warm temperatures in the dry regions of India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa and is commonly referred to as ‘Indian Ginseng” or “King of Ayurvedic herbs”. Ashwagandha’s use can be dated back to around 6,000 BC. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen with powerful health benefits such as improved brain function, fertility, athletic performance, sleep, and more. It contains several beneficial bioactive compounds, including Withanolides that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
The bioactive compounds in Ashwagandha include alkaloids, steroidal lactones, and saponins. This medicinal herb has been used in India and Pakistan and has impressed the Chinese medicine system for centuries. Known as the “Prince of Herbs” in Ayurveda, its roots are used internally, while its leaves are used topically. At Organic Mushrooms, we offer Ashwagandha as a nutritional supplement in the form of extract powder, capsules, tinctures and gummies. Let us look at some of the benefits offered by regular consumption of Ashwagandha:
- Helps in improving brain function
- Ashwagandha helps with better and restful sleep
- Relief from stress and anxiety
- Fights cancer by limiting the activity of cancer cells
- Used in supplement cancer therapies
- Boosts Immunity
- Helps slow, stop, and possibly reverse certain types of nerve cell damage.
- Helps in case of arthritis, offers relief from joint pain
- Improves energy and exercise performance
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Improves sperm count, volume, and motility
Ashwagandha is a powerhouse when it comes to essential nutrition. It is recommended to consume up to 1 gram of Ashwagandha per day for as long as three months. Each of our capsules is equivalent to 500mg of Ashwagandha extracts and each gummy and tincture equals one gram of Ashwagandha extracts. Half a teaspoon is equivalent to 1 gram of Ashwagandha extracts.
More than suggested consumption might lead to side effects such as an upset stomach upset, feeling of nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness and headache. Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal supplement if it could cause any problems with your existing medications.