Ashwagandha is one of my favorite Ayurvedic herbs for supporting stress (and who doesn’t need that these days?!?).
It not only supports the adrenal glands (the organ most helpful in balancing stress), but also quite a few other body systems.
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb, meaning it helps your body manage and adapt to stress by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems
- Withanolides — naturally occurring steroids — in ashwagandha suppress pathways responsible for several inflammation-based illnesses, including arthritis, asthma, hypertension, osteoporosis and cancer
- Withanolides also have immunomodulating properties, while somniferin, an alkaloid in ashwagandha, promotes relaxation and sound sleep
- Ashwagandha supports sexual and reproductive health in both men and women. In men, it helps boost testosterone levels, and has been shown to improve semen quality in infertile men
- In women, ashwagandha’s ability to rebalance hormones (including thyroid hormone, estrogen and progesterone) has been shown to improve polycystic ovary syndrome and relieve menopausal symptoms
From Mercola
