Description

Ashwagandha is known to affect certain bodily processes which aids in improving bodily functions. Its general action in the body is to increase the oxygen capacity within the red blood cells. Adequate oxygen supply in the body results to better brain and organ functioning.
However, this is not the only general action of the famed Ashwagandha. It has achieved far more than targeting a single disorder. The effects of Winter Cherry (Ashwagandha) are interrelated that is why the benefits are numerous.

Ashwagandha – A Relaxant

The Winter Cherry leaf is as potent as any part of its body, so much so that its leaves are used in the preparation of herbal drinks. Ashwagandha made as herbal mixtures such as tea are known to have relaxing effects.
As far as traditional remedies are concerned, Ayuverdic medicines are given to women in order to ease childbirth. Ashwagandha is thought to act as a uterine sedative, therefore relaxing the uterus after a series of contractions. Also, it loosens up muscles and prevents muscle spasms and untoward cramps.  The benfits of Ashwagandha as a relaxant are both physical and mental since it eases the body and calms the mind.

Ashwagandha Boosts Immunity
In the past, many people have turned to Ashwagandha remedies in the hopes of strengthening their immune system. There are many factors which can affect the susceptibility of a person’s natural immunity.
Whether a disease may be viral or bacterial, it has the ability to trigger white blood cells  to produce more lymphocytes which are primarily responsible for immune protection of the body.

Ashwagandha Acts as Antioxidant
Low-density lipoprotein or LDL oxidation cholesterol particles may lead to plaque build-up and eventually cause heart diseases. Ashwagandha contains antioxidant properties which would be able to lessen if not totally deoxygenate lipoproteins.
Frequent intake may benefit the user with its antioxidant abilities, thus lowering the potential risk of heart diseases.

Ashwagandha is a shrub that has been used as a medicinal herb for many centuries. It has only recently begun to be appreciated in western cultures, and it is the focus of much research and scrutiny, because of it’s ability to affect numerous body systems.