Aschwaganda, popularly called Indian ginseng, owes its reputation to many medicinal properties. In 2018, this ingredient was even chosen "ingredient of the year". The active ingredient withanolides helps to promote relaxation as well as to maintain optimal cognitive activity.
Aschwaganda in capsules
Aschwaganda is an adaptogenic plant, which has to do with the special property that they increase the body's ability to adapt to various stressful situations. These plants tend to regulate the body's various metabolic functions. Ashwagandha acts more specifically on brain functions and the immune system, distinguishing it from the most common adaptogenic plants such as Panax ginseng, Rhodiola rosea or Astragalus membranaceus.
Aschwaganda in a nutshell
A lot of scientific studies have been carried out with this plant. These have shown that Aschwaganda:
stress, anxiety and cortisol levels are reduced
it optimizes memory and cognitive skills
it promotes endurance, strength and muscle recovery