Ashwaganda Powder (Withania somnifera)The root and berry of the ashwagandha plant are a traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India. Ashwagandha is used as a tonic (it is sometimes referred to as the “Indian ginseng”) to improve physical and mental health and to treat a number of specific conditions.There's some early evidence that ashwagandha affects the immune system and helps reduce swelling, from both arthritis and fluid retention and help relive osteroarthritis symptoms. Ashwagandha might help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and lower high cholesterol. Since ashwagandha has sedative effects, it could help ease anxiety and stress -- in fact, human studies have indicated as much. |