Ashwagandha is An Ayurvedic Adaptogen
It is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine for:
- Stress relief
- Energy
- Mental focus and concentration
- Sleep
- Libido/Fertility
Ashwagandha root is a particularly rich source of withanolides, the compounds associated with ashwagandha’s health benefits. Benefits reported in clinical trials are:
- 30% to 40% reduction in depression
- 23% reduction in cortisol
- 72% improvement in sleep quality
- 14% increase in testosterone (in men)
Dosage: 150-300 mg of ashwagandha standardized to a minimum of 35% withanolides daily
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