Ashwagandha Powder Organic

Name: Ashwagandha Powder Organic
SKU: 19807
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$30.00

Was found in Ancient Egypt and has been used in india for 3,000 years . One of the nick names for Ashwagandha is “Strength of ten Horses” because it increases Strength, Energy, Stamina and Endurance .

The plant itself is a perennial and grows up to three feet in height. The plant has flowers from which the berries (which are reddish in color) grow from. When ready to harvest, the roots are pulled from the plant as well as the berries. The roots are detached from the plant and dried. The berries are dried and broken up to remove the seeds. Ashwagandha falls into the nightshade family and contains a beneficial property called withanolides.These have been correlated in research to subdue cancer cells. They also act as antioxidants which work to fight free radicals in the body.

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Description

Ashwagandha was found in Ancient Egypt and has been used in India for 3,000 years. The name Ashwagandha means “smell of a horse”. It gets its name for the scent the herb gives off and because of the strength it produces in individuals. One of the nicknames for Ashwagandha is “Strength of Ten Horses” because it increases strength, energy, stamina and endurance. Ashwagandha Powder Organic is one of the most powerful herbs for increasing muscle strength and building lean muscle mass. Here at Ancient Herbs Super Foods we feel that Ashwagandha is a steroid growing from the earth. Fighter’s and athletes looking for an advantage should make Ashwagandha part of their everyday life. The research studies done on Ashwagandha are truly remarkable.

One study shows that men taking Ashwagandha every day for eight weeks led to a 1.5 to 1.7 times larger increase in muscle strength and 1.6 to 2.3 times higher increase in muscle size. In another study, 64 adults going through stress took Ashwagandha for 60 days and they reported a 79 percent reduction in depression while the adults taking placebo noticed a 10 percent increase. Ashwagandha has also been shown to help stop hot flashes in women, reduce anxiety and stress, increase fertility, reduce cortisol levels, reduce inflammation, fight cancer, and help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Benefits

Ashwagandha Powder Organic Benefits–

Some benefits of Ashwagandha may include:

Stress reduction/reducing cortisol levels
Reduction in anxiety symptoms
Reducing feelings of fatigue during chemotherapy/cancer treatments
Reducing cholesterol
Improving sperm quality in males who experience infertility
Reducing symptoms of OCD when combined with medication vs taking the medication only
Increasing interest in sex for women
Reducing blood sugar levels
Increasing muscle mass and strength
Reducing inflammation

Nutritional Information

Nutritional info– According to terrasoul.com, the nutritional content of 1/3 teaspoon of powdered Ashwagandha is:

Suggested Dosages– According to znaturalfoods.com, the suggested dosage is 1 teaspoon twice daily.

Ashwagandha Powder Side Effects–

Some side effects to be aware of include decreasing blood sugar levels (use caution if taking diabetes medication), may decrease blood pressure, slowing down the central nervous system. Do not use if you are: pregnant, breastfeeding, having surgery, have a stomach ulcer, have an autoimmune disease, or a thyroid disorder