Description

As per Health Canada website

ASHWAGANDHA – WITHANIA SOMNIFERA

has approved Uses

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Use(s) or Purpose(s)

• Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic) (Sukh Dev 2006; API 2001; Upton 2000).
• Traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve general debility, especially during convalescence or old age (API 2001; Kapoor 2001).
• Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a sleep aid (Khare 2004; Upton 2000).
• Traditionally used in Ayurveda to balance aggravated Vata (nervine) (Kapoor 2001; Khory and Katrak 1999; Nadkarni 1954).
• Traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory enhancement (Sukh Dev 2006; Upton 2000; Nadkarni 1954).
• Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress) (Winston and Maimes 2007; Bone 2003; Williamson 2002).

The following combined use(s) or purpose(s) is/are also acceptable:

Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a sleep aid and to balance aggravated Vata (nervine) (Khare 2004; Kapoor 2001; Upton 2000; Khory and Katrak 1999; Nadkarni 1954.

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