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Adaptogen* Immunomodulator Rejuvenative**
What is Withania somnifera?
Adaptogen
An ideal “Adaptogen”
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Biological actions of ashwagandha
Withania somnifera Dunal (solanaceae) is a popular Indian plant
commonly known as or Indian Ginseng.
is widely used in Ayurveda and has long been
known for its health benefits.
Adaptogens are a class of pharmacologically active substances
that, in a nonspecific manner, enhance the resistance of an
organism to adapt to various stressors.
Must show a nonspecific activity, for example an increase in
resistance power against physical, chemical or biological
noxious agents.
Must have a normalizing influence independent of the nature
of pathological state.
Must be innocuous and must not influence normal body
functions than required.
has been experimentally proven to be a good
adaptogen in a variety of stress related models. These include
forced swimming test, stress induced gastric ulcer, anabolic
activity, learning acquisition etc. Corticosteroid sparing effect
has been proposed as one of the mechanisms for its
adaptogenic activity. In addition several studies have confirmed
its antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties.
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is recommended to be a good ingredient for the
nutritional/ health supplements useful as adaptogen and
immunomodulator.
“ ” are rejuvenators, believed to promote health,
immunity, and longevity. According to Ayurveda, they strengthen
all the tissues of the body, prevents aging, promotes intellect and
prevent diseases.
The available human studies on do not
indicate any significant adverse effects. Both acute and chronic
administration of did not have any toxic effects in
animal studies. In addition, a strong traditional support from
Ayurveda is available to substantiate the safety of
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Withania somnifera Dunal is official in
Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India and Indian Pharmacopoeia.
It is listed in American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic
Compendium, Indian Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Pharmacopoeial
Standards for Ayurvedic Formulations, Australian Register of
Therapeutic Goods and Herbs of commerce- American Herbal
Products Association.
HPLC based quality control : Ensures consistent chemical
profile with known amounts of both free withanolides and
their glycosides in the extract.
Supported with phytochemical reference standards (with
spectroscopic and chromatographic characterization).
Manufactured in a GMP and ISO 9001 - 2000 certified
manufacturing facility.
The product is Kosher and Halal certified.
Withania somnifera Dunal extract standardized to
free withanolides and their glycosides (total withanolides > 5%
w/w by HPLC). Standardized extract of Withania somnifera can
be custom formulated.
Between 600 and 1200mg / adult / day.
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