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A
unique herb with anti-stress adaptogenic
action that leads to better physical fitness
and helps cope with life's daily stress.
It is especially beneficial in stress
related disorders such as
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- arthritis
- hypertension
- diabetes
- general
debilit
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Withania
somnifera is an erect shrub. The principle constituents
of its roots are the alkaloids somnine, somniferine,
withanine, tropine, pseudotropine and anaferine.
It is used in asthma and as a uterine sedative.
Its alkaloids have shown relaxant and antispasmodic
effects against several spasmogens in intestinal,
uterine, bronchial, tracheal and blood vascular
muscles.
Anti-stress
activity was assessed in experimental models
of stress. It increased physiological endurance,
protected animals from stress ulcers and CCl4
induced hepato-toxicity supported its use as
tonic and vitalizer. It is recommended for clinical
use in the prevention and treatment of many
stress related diseases like arteriosclerosis,
premature aging, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension
and malignancy.
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