It grows as a stout shrub that reaches a height of 170cm. Like the tomato which belongs to the same family, yellow flowers and red fruit, though its fruit is berry-like in size and shape. Ashwagandha grows prolifically in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It is commercially cultivated in Madhya Pradesh (a province in India).

1-2 Capsules two times a day after meal or or as directed by your health practitioner</p>
A unique herb with anti-stressadaptogenic action that leads to better physical fitness and helps cope with life's daily stress. It is especially beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, general debility
The word Ashwaganda literally means &quot;the sweat of a horse&quot; indicating that one who takes it would have the strength and sexual vitality of a horse.

What is AshwagandhaA - Often called Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is an herb that improves the body's ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Ashwagandha has been used to treat conditions such as fatigue, chronic disease, impotence, and waning memory. What are the overall actions of Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is one of the wonder drugs described in Ayurveda. The herb has been used for many purposes. The main action of Ashwagandha, as per Ayurveda, is to increase sexual power. It is the best ever aphrodisiac herb described in Ayurvedic

pharmacopoeia. However, latest researches reveal that the herb has potent activity in any stressful condition including anxiety, depression, OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder etc. The herb is also great for curing senile problems, poor eyesight, heart pain, hips and back pain, general debility, sleeplessness etc. It is very effective in case of Leucoderma, bronchitis and asthma
according to researchers. Some of the experts say that Ashwagandha is a
tonic, which increases sperm count and sexual potency. In the rural
areas vegetable made out of this plant is given to tuberculosis patients. It
also increases the iron content in the blood
Can it be used daily?
Of course you can! The herb can be considered as 'daily health supplement' since it boosts up the immunity and gets you the power. The herb possesses property to rejuvenate every system of the body one or the other way. It restores the hormonal and enzyme levels in the body and provides virility. Ashwagandha is the best herb for revitalization and it can also prevent you from day-to-day infections. What are the other products that can get me energy along with Ashwagandha?

Indian gooseberry (Amla) and Guduchi are two other herbs that augment the revitalization in the body along with Ashwagandha. They make winning combination to fight against various infections and providing energy to the body.

4. Is Ashwagandha addictive?
The herb Ashwagandha used in Morpheme product does not contain any addictive components as it has been collected from the best available sources assuring the purities. It can be taken for long periods of time without fear of addiction.
. Are there any side effects to taking Ashwagandha?
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A - No side effects or toxicity of any kind have been reported with Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is especially excellent for young people as a substitute for ginseng, which may be too stimulating. Safety in pregnancy has not been fully established for Ashwagandha.

What are the cases in which, the herb is used worldwide? As said before, Ashwagandha has many properties and it is now drawing many scientists' attention. The herb is now used worldwide for various purposes such as -
- Delaying the process of aging
- Providing iron to the body; useful in anemic condition
- Great support for arthritis<br>
- To treat fatigue of any origin<br>
- Memory booster<br>
- Health supplements for sports fitness<br>
- Anti-stress herb
< How long do I need to take Ashwagandha to get favorable results?
Herbal medicines provide progressive, long-term benefits. Certain classes of herbs work well in acute conditions to provide quick relief, however herbs like Ashwagandha needs to be taken for at least 3-4 weeks to get favorable results. Optimally, you may have to take Ashwagandha for anywhere between 3 and 6 months to experience the full range of benefits. However, the period may vary from person to personAshwagandha (Withania) Clinical Studies:
>Demonstrated to boost the immune system
The assessment of immunomodulatory activity was carried out by hematological and serological tests. A significant modulation of immune reactivity was observed in laboratory settings. Ashwagandha Root demonstrated substantial increases in hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count and white blood cell countTraditional uses confirmed in clinical and laboratory results</strong><br>
All available literature relevant to Ashwagandha was systematically reviewed by researchers from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Adult Psychopharmacology Program at the National Institute of Mental Health and the San Antonio Chochrane Center to determine its safety and effectiveness. The analysis revealed that traditional uses of Ashwagandha in Ayurveda correspond with [in vitro] clinical and laboratory results, confirming anxiolytic as well as antidepressant activity; toxicity studies report no adverse eventsMental Problems Improved

This is perhaps one of the most promising applications of this herb. In a reported study, this herb was given to 30 mental patients suffering from anxiety neurosis in doses of 40 ml/day. (in two equally divided doses.) for one month. At the end of the month, most of the anxiety disorders, panic attacks and similar mood phobias, had disappeared. In trials by American psychiatrists, this herb had been found useful for the treatment of manic depression, alcoholic paranoia, and schizophrenia. Up to 4 capsules were given daily, in between meals, for 45-60 days with very good results. Learning enhancement and memory retention had improved substantially when aswagandha (3 capsules), gotu kola (2 capsules), and ginkgo biloba (2 capsules) were taken regularly on a daily basisMany people have compared Ashwagandha with Chinese/Korean Ginseng, but modern science studies have shown Ashwagandha to be superior to ginseng
1: J. Ethnopharmacol 1994 Dec., 44(3):131-5
A comparative pharmacological investigation of Ashwagandha and Ginseng.
Grandhi A, Mujumdar AM, Patwardhan B
Indian Drugs Research Association, Pune
The aqueous suspensions of roots of an Indian herb Ashwagandha and the Korean herb Gingseng were tested comparatively for 2 pharmacological activities, namely the anti-stress activity by the mice swimming endurance test and anabolic activity by noting gain in body weights and levator ani muscle in rats. A significant increase in mice swimming time was shown by Ginseng (P&lt;0.001) and Ashwagandha (P&lt;0.01) as compared to the control group. Significant increase in body weights in the Ashwagandha treated group (P&lt;0.05) was better than Ginseng (P&lt;0.5). Gain in wet weights of the levator ani muscle were also significant in Ginseng (P&lt;0.001) and Ashwagandha (P&lt;0.01) treated groups, however, the weights gain in dried levator ani muscles showed comparable results for both these herbs. (P&lt;0.01).
PMID: 7898119, UI:95205896
Ashwagandha enjoys the reputation in the West as an aphrodisiac, a use supported by a recent study in which more than 70 percent of men reported increased libido and sexual function after taking the herb.

<span class="brownheader">Clinical Research on Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) - monograph Altern Med Rev. 2004 Jun;9(2):211-214.</p>
Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, or winter cherry, has been an important herb in the Ayurvedic and indigenous medical systems for over 3000 years. Historically, the plant has been used as an aphrodisiac, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory agent,&nbsp;and more recently to treat asthma, ulcers, insomnia, and senile dementia. Clinical trials and animal research support the use of ashwagandha for anxiety, cognitive and neurological disorders, inflammation, and Parkinson's disease. Ashwagandha's chemopreventive properties make it a potentially useful adjunct for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Ashwaganda is also used therapeutically as an adaptogen for patients with nervous exhaustion, and debility due to stress, and as an immune stimulant in patients with low white blood cell counts.</p>
<p><span class="line-text"><strong>Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) attenuates antioxidant defense in aged spinal cord and inhibits copper induced lipid peroxidation and protein oxidative modifications.</strong></span><br>
Drug Metabol Drug Interact. 2003;19(3):211-22.</p>
<p>Ashwagandha is classified in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, as a rasayana, a group of plant-derived drugs which promote physical and mental health, augment resistance of the body against disease and diverse adverse environmental factors, revitalize the body in debilitated conditions and increase longevity. We investigated the effects of Ashwagandha on copper-induced lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes in aging spinal cord of Wistar rats. The activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) decreased significantly in the spinal cord from adult to aged mice. Treatment with Ashwagandha successfully attenuated GPx activity and inhibited lipid peroxidation in a dose dependent manner. Ashwagandha inhibited both the lipid peroxidation and protein oxidative modification induced by copper. These effects were similar to those of superoxide dismutase and mannitol. The results indicate the therapeutic potential of <strong>Ashwagandha</strong> in aging and copper-induced pathophysiological conditions.</p>
<p><span class="line-text">Growth inhibition of human tumor cell lines by withanolides from Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) leaves.</span><br>
Life Sci. 2003 Nov 21;74(1):125-32.</p>
<p>Ayurvedic medicines prepared in India consist of Withania somnifera roots ( ashwagandha ) as one of the main ingredients. Ashwagandha is consumed as a dietary supplement around the world. The leaves of ashwagandha were used in the treatment of tumors and inflammation in several Asian countries. We have isolated twelve withanolides from the leaves of this species. Compounds were tested for their anti-proliferative activity lung, colon, central nervous system and Breast human tumor cell lines. Withaferin A and its derivatives exhibited inhibitory concentrations. Viscosalactone B (12) showed the 50% inhibition. Therefore, incorporation of ashwagandha in the diet may prevent or decrease the growth of tumors in human.</p>
<p><span class="line-text">Evaluation of the anti-proliferative and anti-oxidative activities of leaf extract from in vivo and in vitro raised Ashwagandha.</span><br>
Food Chem Toxicol. 2004 Dec;42(12):2015-20. </p>
<p>Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is used in Indian traditional medicine, Ayurveda and is believed to have a variety of health promoting effects. Molecular mechanisms and pathways underlying these effects have not been studied. We tried to characterize various activities of leaf extract of Ashwagandha (Lash) raised in the field and in the laboratory. We found that the Lash from field-raised plants has a significant anti-proliferative activity in human tumorigenic cells. However, it did not impart any protection against the oxidative damage caused by high glucose and hydrogen peroxide to human tumor cells suggesting that it can be used as an anti-tumor, but not as an anti-oxidant, substance. </p>
<p><span class="line-text">Withaferin A is a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis.</span><br>
Angiogenesis. 2004;7(2):115-22. </p>
<p>The medicinal plant ashwagandha is widely researched for its anti-inflammatory, cardioactive and central nervous system effects. In Ayurveda , the major Traditional Indian medicine system, extracts from ashwagandha are distinctively employed for the treatment of arthritis and menstrual disorders. Because these conditions involve angiogenic processes we hypothesized that the ashwagandha extracts might contain angiogenesis inhibitors. We employed an endothelial cell-sprouting assay to monitor the purification of substances from ashwagandha root extracts and isolated as the active principle the previously known natural product withaferin A. In conclusion, our findings identify a novel mode of action of withaferin A, which highlights the potential use of this ashwagandha extract for cancer treatment or prevention</p>
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