Ashwagandha
Strength of a Horse
A unique Indian herb that's been used in Indian Ayurvedic practise for centuries, is about to show its strength in the west.
Traditional Indian Herbal food supplement translates as “THAT WHICH HAS THE STRENGTH OF A HORSE” as the plant was thought to endow people with the strength and
vitality of a horse. It provides a mighty potent action as a
pick me up and as an immune builder if used regularly.
Also renowned for its Aphrodisiac and Anti-aging
properties since time immemorial, Ashwaganda is a vitality
restorer for a busy demanding lifestyle which is a favourite
among athletics and long distance drivers. Ashwaganda
has been used for many years to treat pain in Ayurvedic
medicine. One to two cups of tea made from ashwaganda
have been shown to reduce pain and inflammation. In a
double-blind, crossover study, 42 patients with
osteoarthritis who were given an herbal formula with
ashwaganda and zinc showed a significant improvement
in pain and stiffness (Kulkarni et al. 1991)
Ashwagandha and the Brain
Ashwagandha is used in India to treat mental deficits in geriatric patients, including amnesia. Researchers from the University of Leipzig in Germany, wanted to find out which neurotransmitters were influenced by Ashwagandha. After injecting some of the chemicals in Ashwagandha into rats, they later examined slices of their brain and found an increase in acetylcholine receptor activity. The researchers say, "The drug-induced increase in acetylcholine receptor capacity might partly explain the
cognition-enhancing and memory-improving effects of extracts from Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha ) observed in animals and humans." A study done in 1991 at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center indicated that extracts of Ashwagandha had GABA-like activity. This may account for this herb's anti-anxiety effects.
A 2002 laboratory study indicates Ashwagandha stimulates the growth of axons and dendrites. A 2001 study in rodents showed Ashwagandha had memory boosting ability. A 2000 study with rodents showed Ashwagandha to have anti-anxiety and anti-depression effects. In addition, another study found Ashwagandha was able to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and had a diuretic effect.
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