High Strength Ashwagandha Extract Powder 15:1
High strength 15:1 extract (7% Withanolides, 3% Alkaloids)
Ashwagandha extract is sourced from the Ashwagandha plant, also known as Indian ginseng, Poison gooseberry or Winter cherry. Scientifically, the plant is referred to as Withania somnifera. “Ashwagandha” means “smell of the horse” and this is due to its unique scent and ability to lead to increased body strength and endurance, similar to that of a horse. The herbal plant emits odor similar to the horse sweat. Some people also refer to the Ashwagandha root as “the king of Ayurvedic herbs” due to the different qualities it brings to the herbal world.
The earliest use of Ashwagandha can be traced back to about 3000 years ago. The shrubby plant with yellow flowers and a red fruit is native to India, the Middle East and North Africa. With time, numerous benefits of Ashwagandha plant were detected hence its present rich use. In Ayurveda the herb was classified as “Rasayana”. The latter consists of elements which help in recovery and rejuvenation of the body and overall wellbeing of the body. The ashwagandha plant is in the same family as eggplants and tomatoes i.e. Solanaceae (nightshade) family.
The herbaceous Ashwagandha plant grows to a height of between 30 and 150 cm. The roots and leaves, which are dried and ground into the extract powder, contain withanolides in different concentration. Ashwagandha leaves have a relatively bitter taste. These are steroidal lactones which are attributed to the beneficial properties of the herbal extract. However, the most beneficial part of the plant is the roots as they contain tonics and tinctures. It is the part that is dried and ground to give rise to the extract powder.
Potential Health benefits
It contains different set of nutrients which work in collaboration to make sure they adjust the way you respond to stress or a changing environment. The adaptogens go a long to make sure the body copes with external stresses such as toxins as well as internal stresses like fatigue.
Ashwagandha has the effect of protecting the immune system against many conditions that could result from environmental issues and poor nutrition.
Ashwagandha has the overall effect of improving brain health. It helps protect the brain cells against the disastrous effects of modern lifestyles which are mainly caused by poor nutritional practices. It contains powerful anti-oxidants which are responsible for destroying free radicals that cause ageing.
Stabilisation of hormonal levels within the body by this herb leads to improved metabolism and therefore increased release of energy. The thyroid glands which are directly affected by the medicinal herb control the body temperature and control metabolism rate as well.
How to take Ashwagandha Extract Powder
500mg (approx 1/2 teaspoon) once or twice a day as directed by your healthcare practitioner, can be take with hot or cold water, in warm milk and honey, in juices or smoothies or directly with honey.