Category Archives: Withania (Withania somnifera)

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) as  neuroprotective Agent

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herbal remedy used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat stress and nervous problems. The herb is an adaptogen, which means it can protect the consumer for changes to normal physiological homeostasis. In this role, ashwagandha can … Continue reading →

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Adpatogenic Herbs: Main Mechanisms

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Two Herbal Remedies for Sleep

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Fasting and Anti-Inflammatory Herbs: An Effective Anxiolytic Treatment?

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that inflammation is a causative factor in the development of mood disorders. In this regard the inflammation causes the generation of free radicals, and these then cause damage to brain tissue. Studies show that stress leads to the … Continue reading →

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Ashwagandha: Neuroprotective

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): All Round Health Tonic

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Withania somnifera is sometimes called ashwagandha. Withania is a herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and modern science has corroborated that withania has significant therapeutic potential. For example, studies show that withania possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumour, antistress, immunomodulatory, anti-fatigue and … Continue reading →

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Polyherbal Formulas to Treat Mood Disorders

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Herbs and phytochemicals have been extensively researched for their ability to treat mood disorders. In many cases these effects are comparable to those of pharmaceutical drugs. A number of mechanisms by which herbs and phytochemicals can affect the central nervous … Continue reading →

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Human Studies on Anxiety

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The prevalence of anxiety or anxiety related disorders has been reported to be as high as 30 % in the United States. Estimates suggest the prevalence is at similar levels in other Western countries. The high prevalence of anxiety has … Continue reading →

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Ashwagnadha (Withania): An Adaptogenic Masterclass

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Exercise Tonic?

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a health tonic for increasing general strength and wellbeing. Ashwagandha is also called withania, based on the Latin name for the plant, Withania somnifera. Ashwagandha has been investigated for … Continue reading →

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