Ashwagandha

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Ashwagandha is a shrub native to India and North America. Ashwagandha is used
in ayurvedic medicine as a "vitalizer" or energizer of the human body, and a memory
support herb. In modern alternative medicine, ashwagandha is known as an
adaptogen. Ashwagandha help to balance and strengthen the body, and aids in
calming the nervous system of an affected individual, relieving fatigue, nervous
exhaustion, and calming an agitated or stressed mind.

Ashwagandha contains many useful constituents, including withanolides, (steroidal
lactones), alkaloids, choline, fatty acids and amino acids. The root of the
ashwagandha plant is the part most commonly used in Western herbal remedies.
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center also looked at the effects
of ashwagandha. They found that extracts of the shrub had activity that was similar
to GABA, which could explain why the plant is effective in reducing anxiety.

Contraindications:

Pregnant women should not use ashwagandha. People taking sedatives or anti-
anxiety drugs should consult with a practitioner before using ashwagandha.

Interactions:

None.

Ingredients:

Organically grown ashwagandha 2:1 extract, purified water, kosher vegetable
glycerine.

ADULT DOSING

Full adult dose is 30 drops in a glass of water or other drink, 3 times a day. Start at
half dose and work up to full dose over first few days, to avoid herxheimer reaction
(die off).

CHILD DOSING

Half of adult dose. Start with one drop, 3 times a day and increase gradually to 15
drops, 3 times a day with a meal.