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ASHWAGANDHA, Withania somnifera |
| Parts used: Root |
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Constituents: Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, iron, Salicylate 32
mcg. per mL |
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| Actions |
Indications |
| Adaptogen |
Immune dysfunction, insomnia, fatigue +magnesium, anxiety, clarity.
Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV support, memory loss |
| Anti-inflammatory |
Chronic diseases marked by inflammation |
Tonic
Rejuvenative |
To the immune system, nervous exhaustion especially due to stress, stress,
debility, emaciation and anaemia (especially in children), convalescence
after acute illness or extreme stress, it stabilizes foetus |
| Sedative |
Mild, manic depression, alcoholic paranoia, and schizophrenia, panic attacks, stress,
induced stomach ulcers |
Hypotensive
Antiarrhythmic |
High blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Increases cortisol |
| Aphrodisiac |
Impotence due to devitalisation |
| Anti-tumour |
In high doses, may be preventative in cancer, after chemotherapy |
| Anti-microbial |
Ginger can increase tonic effect, or other pungent or heating herbs |
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| Herbal extract,
50-90mL per week |
| Energetics: Warming, bitter, astringent |
| Contraindications: None |
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