Ashwagandha extract

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Ashwagandha Extract or withania somnifera is an ayurvedic herb has been used since ancient times to strengthen immune system. It contains amino acids, fatty acids, alkaloids and withanolides. Root, fruits and leaves- all have therapeutic factors. It helps in reducing stress, fatigue, difficulty in concentrating and increases low energy level. We are engaged in supplying ashwagandha extracts to our clients at cost-effective price.

Introduction :

• This species is a short shrub growing 35 to 75 centimeters tall. Tomentose branches extend radially from a central stem. The flowers are small and green. The ripe fruit is orange-red..
• Chemical Composition / Key Active Constituents: All chemicals listed pertain to the root unless otherwise specified, as the root is the part used. Anaferine (), anahygrine (), beta-sisterol, chlorogenic acid (in leaf only), cysteine (in fruit), cuscohygrine (), iron, pseudotropine (), scopoletin, somniferinine (), somniferiene (), tropanol (), withaferin A (steroidal lactone), withanine (), withananine () and withanolides A-Y(steroidal lactones).

Constituents and Active Compounds :

• The main constituents of Aswagandha are alkaloids and steroidal lactones. Among the various alkaloids, withanine is the main constituent.
• The other alkaloids are somniferine, somnine, somniferinine, withananine, pseudo-withanine, tropine, pseudo-tropine, 3-a-gloyloxytropane, choline, cuscohygrine, isopelletierine, anaferine and anahydrine. Two acyl steryl glucoside viz. sitoindoside VII and sitoindoside VIII have been isolated from root.
• The leaves contain steroidal lactones, which are commonly called withanolides. The withanolides have C28 steroidal nucleus with C9 side chain, having six membered lactone rings.

Pharmacology :

• Centuries of Ayurvedic medical experience using Withania somnifera have revealed it to have pharmacological value as an adaptogen, aboritifacient, aphrosidiac, astringent, antiinflammatory, deobstruent, diuretic, narcotic, and tonic.
• Ashwagandha has been found to:
• Provide potent antioxidant protection.
• Stimulate the activation of immune system cells, such as lymphocytes and phagocytes.
• Counteract the effects of stress and generally promote wellness

Uses :

• This herb is considered an adaptogen which is a nontoxic herb that works on a nonspecific basis to normalize physiological function, working on the HPA axis and the neuroendocrine system.
• Ashwagandha is effective for insomnia but does not act as a .its rejuvenative and nervine properties produce energy which in turn helps the body to settle and sleep. Thus it helps the body to address a stress related condition rather than masking it with . A herb that rejuvenates the nervous system, erases insomnia and eases stress.
• Ashwagandha has also been shown to lower blood pressure and is highly effective in stopping the formation of stress induced ulcers.
• In arthritis, which involves joints that are painful, dry, swollen and inflamed, Ashwagandha would be the herb of choice.
• Research on Ashwagandha has concluded that extracts of the plant has a direct spermatogenic influence on the seminiferous tubules of immature rats presumably by exerting a testosterone-like effect.
• Ashwagandha increases hemoglobin (red blood count) and hair melanin.It stabilizes blood sugar and lowers cholesterol.

Dosage :Powder- 3 to 6 gms; Decoction- 50 to 100 gms.