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Have you just heard of ashwagandha and are wondering what it is? Or maybe you’ve stumbled across it in other articles and have been meaning to read up about it at some point?
Ashwagandha is a small shrub with yellow flowers and velvety leaves, which grows all year round in the Indian subcontinent, specifically drier areas like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the Middle East as well as parts of Africa.Root extract: most clinical studies have used 120 to 1,000mg daily, with the most common dose being 300mg twice a day. Reducing blood sugar levels– by increasing insulin secretion and improving insulin sensitivity within muscle cells. Pingali U, Pilli R, Fatima N. Effect of standardized aqueous extract of Withania somnifera on tests of cognitive and psychomotor performance in healthy human participants. Pharmacognosy Res. 2014;6(1):12-18.
Choudhary B, Shetty A, Langade DG. Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults. Ayu. 2015;36(1):63-68. Ashwagandha is a safe and nontoxic plant, but there are a few factors to consider before adding it to your diet. More traditional Ayurvedic treatments use the entire dried root of the ashwagandha plant, which is turned into powder and usually steeped in milk.Ashwagandha’s scientific name is Withania somnifera. The herb is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry and is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda. The exact dosage that you should take will depend on the brand and strength of supplement. You should always read the dosage directions prior to taking any supplement.