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Withania obtusifolia Täckh. Withania sicula Lojac. Flower. Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha or winter cherry, [2] [3] [4] is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar.
Ashwagandha appears to be well tolerated for up to 3 months of use. However, the efficacy and safety of long-term ashwagandha use over months or years for stress, anxiety, or sleep is not known. In addition, ashwagandha may have potential adverse effects on the liver and thyroid and might not be safe for people with prostate cancer or those who ...
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Withania is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, with 19 [1] to 23 species that are native to parts of North Africa, western Asia, south Asia, southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands. [2] [3] Withania was initially included within Physalis by Linnaeus in 1753 but has since become its own genus. [4]
Apr 11, 2024 · Its other benefits are reducing inflammation, increasing energy, alleviating anxiety, and improving sleep.”. It’s believed ashwagandha works by regulating the body's stress response and ...
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Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and the Middle East. It contains several bioactive compounds, including a group of substances known as withanolides. Withanolides have been associated with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Ashwagandha has been in use as a medicinal plant for thousands of years ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Ashwagandha supplements may improve memory, reaction time, and the ability to perform tasks in certain populations. However, more research is needed. 8. May help improve sleep. Many people take ...
Jul 3, 2011 · Withania somnifera (Ashawagandha) is very revered herb of the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine as a Rasayana (tonic). It is used for various kinds of disease processes and specially as a nervine tonic. Considering these facts many scientific studies were carried out and its adaptogenic / anti-stress activities were studied in detail.
