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Common name: |
Ashwagandha |
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Family: |
Solanaceae |
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Parts used: |
Root |
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Chemistry: |
Alkaloids(ashwaganghine, withanine, isopelietierine, anaferine, Steroidal lactones (withanolides, withaferins), Phytosterols(sitoindosides, B-sitosterol), Saponins, Iron |
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Main actions: |
Adaptogen, Rejuvenative nerve tonic, |
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Other Actions: |
Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulator, Anti-tumour, Nervine, Mild sedative, Reproductive tonic, Aphrodisiac, Antianaemic |
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Dosage: |
tincture 1-4ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Monitor blood glucose levels as may have hypoglycaemic activity in some susceptible people. |