Ashwagandha
The Newest Trending Herb for Your Health
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WO R D S BY R I L E Y G E O RG E
shwagandha is a shrub found natively in Asia
and Africa and has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Recently, it has gained
some popularity in teas and moon milk flavors. But the pending question is whether it has any health ben-
efits that come along with the fancy name.
Traditional Use of Ashwagandha
The herb is often used for rejuvenation treatments like building stamina, immunity, or endurance. It is seen
as an anti-stress and brain-nourishing drug that can be used traditionally for the treatment of Parkinson’s,
Alzheimer’s, or dementia. It can also combine with other treatments to treat issues with the liver and urinary system. According to Forbes Health, there are seven main benefits that science has listed for Ashwagandha. The first benefit is that it can relieve stress or anxiety. A study conducted points to the fact that doses of Ashwagandha can give better sleep quality as well, which in return can aid anxiety or stress. Another benefit Forbes Health points out is that it can lower blood glucose levels and triglycerides.
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