Ayur-Ashwaganda

Ayur-Ashwaganda (also known as Indian Ginseng) is an herb that is used extensively in the traditional health care system in India as a general tonic and "adaptogen", helping the body adapt to stress. In Ayurveda, the classical Indian system of medicine, ashwaganda is categorized as a rasayana and is used to promote physical and mental health, to provide defense against disease and adverse environmental factors, and to slow the aging process.The active ingredients in ashwaganda, withanolides, are thought to have calming properties that can support the body during times of emotional and physical stress.Ayur-Ashwaganda may be used for support of cardiovascular, immune, cognitive, and joint functions.