Ashwagandha is a powerful herb known for its ability to modulate stress and anxiety. It’s an important part of centuries-old Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India, and is used to treat a range of conditions, such as nervous exhaustion, loss of memory, and infertility.

It is a Sanskrit word named after the power and smell of the horse, as it imparts the intrinsic nature of vitality and prowess when taken.

It is one of the primary herbs in our Groovy Green Goat Superfood, and for good reason too.

HERE ARE THE 7 MAIN BENEFITS

1. Relieves Stress and Anxiety

Ashwagandha is perhaps best known for its stress-relieving properties. Several studies highlight this advantage, observing ashwagandha’s ability to decrease participants’ stress and anxiety levels significantly.

2. Lowers Blood Sugar and Fat

A couple of small clinical studies found ashwagandha to be helpful in reducing blood glucose levels and triglycerides (the most common type of fat in the blood). One study likened ashwagandha’s blood sugar-lowering effects to those of medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

3. Increases Muscle and Strength

Researchers continue to study ashwagandha’s efficacy in improving strength and muscle size. One study found participants experienced increased speed and strength. Another study observed an increase in muscle power, alongside a lower body fat percentage and reduced cholesterol levels when ashwagandha was consumed.

4. Improves Sexual Function in Women

At least one clinical study indicates ashwagandha can benefit women experiencing sexual dysfunction. The administration of ashwagandha resulted in significant improvements in arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction, as self-reported by the participants. It also significantly improved the number of successful sexual encounters and improved metrics of distress around their sex lives and sexuality.

5. Boosts Fertility and Testosterone Levels in Men

Ashwagandha may also provide reproductive benefits for men. Administering ashwagandha to infertile men has been shown to improve sperm quality significantly by rebalancing reproductive hormone levels. After one study, 14% of the male patients’ partners became pregnant.

6. Sharpens Focus and Memory

Ashwagandha may help improve cognition, memory, and the ability to perform motor responses after instruction. Small studies have found that, compared to a placebo, ashwagandha significantly improved participants’ reaction times during cognition and psychomotor tests (which measure the ability to respond to instructions and perform an indicated action).

7. Supports Heart Health

At least two studies have shown that ashwagandha can increase VO2 max levels, which is the maximum amount of oxygen you take in while physically exerting yourself. These levels are used in measuring cardiorespiratory endurance—how well the heart and lungs deliver oxygen to muscles during physical activity. Thus, higher VO2 max levels can indicate a healthy heart that performs well under those circumstances.

The best way to take Ashwagandha is in pill form or as part of a nutritional supplement. We invite you to try this ayurvedic stand-out herb in our advanced ayurvedic formula Groovy Green Goat Superfood.

For more detailed information on Ashwagandha, please visit the US National Library of Medicine.

Ashwagandha- The 7 Benefits of This Ayurvedic Herb