Overview Of Ashwagandha

Reported Health Benefits

Individuals have taken ashwagandha for centuries for the relief of numerous different ailments. Some of the most common symptoms individuals take it for include stress, poor memory, low libido, anxiety problems, joint pain, fatigue, sluggishness, difficulty concentrating, problems sleeping, frequent bouts of illness, low mental and physical endurance, and neurological abnormalities. Ashwagandha has been used to help with diagnosing failure to thrive in children.

It is also reported to be beneficial for patients who have problems with frequent constipation, goiter, intestinal parasites, hormone imbalances, general weakness, and disability in old age. This herb also helps insomnia, nerve conditions, high cholesterol, sexual dysfunction, tumors, and difficulty managing blood sugar. Individuals who may have problems with learning, reaction time, and memory often take this herb as well. It has also been used to help with conditions that cause the progressive degeneration of brain cells and cognitive function decline.

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Potential Side Effects

Individuals report that this herb is well-tolerated when it is used in reasonable and proper doses. However, there has been no concrete evidence from clinical studies to support this. Like any other health or nutritional supplement, ashwagandha has a slight risk of causing adverse side effects in individuals who take it. The most prevalent adverse side effects include nausea, gastritis, and headaches.

Pregnant women are advised not to take ashwagandha because evidence indicates it may induce premature labor and cause early delivery. There is also evidence that this herb can cause miscarriages. It is not known whether or not ashwagandha is safe to use while breastfeeding. This herb is known to cause a decrease in blood sugar, which may interfere with the mechanism of some types of drugs used to treat diabetes. It has also been reported to cause a drop in blood pressure that may be dangerous for individuals who already have a condition that causes hypotension.

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