Ashwagandha

1oz bag

Benefits of ashwagandha:

• • Stress and Anxiety Reduction:Ashwagandha is best known as an adaptogen, helping to balance the body's stress response system (HPA axis) and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Studies suggest it can significantly reduce perceived stress and anxiety symptoms.

• Improved Sleep: Research indicates that ashwagandha may help people fall asleep faster and experience better sleep quality, potentially due to a compound called triethylene glycol, as well as its cortisol-lowering effects that help restore natural circadian rhythms.

• Enhanced Athletic Performance and Muscle Mass:Ashwagandha supplementation has been linked to increased muscle strength and size, improved muscle recovery, and enhanced cardiorespiratory endurance (VO2 max) in healthy adults engaged in resistance training.

• Cognitive Support:Ashwagandha may support brain function, including memory, focus, and information-processing speed. Its antioxidant and neuroprotective properties may help protect nerve cells from damage.

• Male Fertility: Limited evidence suggests that ashwagandha may improve male reproductive health by increasing testosterone levels, sperm count, and sperm quality in infertile men.

• Anti-inflammatory Effects:Compounds within ashwagandha, particularly withanolides, have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation and pain associated with conditions like arthritis.

• Blood Sugar Management:Some studies have found that ashwagandha may help lower blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity

Ritual Use:

In spiritual traditions, ashwagandha symbolizes

strength, vitality, and resilience