Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

Clinical trials of Withania somnifera, conducted in the USA, have shown that long-term use of this plant (4-5 months continuously) normalizes the metabolism of estrogens and prevents the development of fibroids and mastopathy.
Ashwagandha relieves stress and has a rejuvenating effect. It is known that stress, both metabolic and emotional, leads to premature aging of the body.
Under stress, the body produces cortisol, a stress hormone that leads to loss of muscle mass, weakness, wrinkles, and cognitive impairment.
Ashwagandha increases resistance to stress by reducing the body’s production of cortisol.
Ashwagandha has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, antibacterial, immunostimulating effects.
Сontributes to reduce the level of stress hormones – cortisone, and increase the level of anti-stress hormone – dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate. Withania somnifera exhibits antidepressant and anxiolytic effects, due to lowering the level of tibulin. Withania somnifera has an adaptogenic effect, reduces the manifestations of stress, as well as exhibits neuroprotective and nootropic actions. Withania somnifera has a positive effect on different sleep parameters, such as acceleration of falling asleep and increase in total sleep duration. It was established that Withania somnifera may act as a growth promoter in children, and is well tolerated. It improves attention, cognitive interest and impulsivity control disorders observed in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Increases testosterone synthesis and strengthens the erection. Improves spermatogenesis.
The plant helps the people with chronic fatigue syndrome.