描述
Ashwagandha - 也被稱為 withania somnifera - 有增加心靈的健康對身體的許多令人難以置信的效果, nerves, immune system and joints, while also increasing strength and endurance.
這個強大的藥草在印度傳統治療中使用 阿育吠陀 for hundreds of years. Only in the last few decades has research been conducted by scientistsd that has found a lot of evidence to back up the claims from these healers and they are now seeing why Ashwagandha is such a powerful and healing herb.
根據本 Chopra Center, studies have shown that ashwagandha provides a range of health benefits, from lowering cholesterol and stabilizing blood sugar to reducing inflammation and anxiety. In turn, these benefits help fight a number of diseases, 包括:
- 哮喘
- Anti-stress
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti inflammatory
- Anti ageing
- 關節炎
- Chronic fatigue
- Anemia
- Infertility
- 蕭條
- Ulcers
- 高血壓
- 免疫系統 & general health
- 蕭條
- Some cancers
- Dementia (boosts memory)
Ashwagandha also has shown to improve learning and memory. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend it as a brain booster and a remedy for forgetfulness.
How Can Ashwagandha Fight Alzheimer’s?
Studies on Ashwagandha
Researchers at Newcastle University 已發現,南非醉茄抑制β-澱粉樣蛋白斑的形成. These plaques, considered toxic to brain cells, accumulate in the brains of people with neurodegenerative diseases, 如阿耳茨海默氏. 因為研究在試管中進行的, however, researchers emphasize that more testing is needed.
在 National Brain Research Center (NBRC), scientists tested ashwagandha on mice with Alzheimer’s. After 20 days of treatment with ashwagandha, cognitive performance of the mice improved significantly. At the end of 30 天, 其大腦功能已回到正常的,已經存在於老鼠的大腦被澱粉樣蛋白斑均減少.
而且, the study showed that rather than altering brain chemistry directly, ashwagandha boosts a protein in the liver. This protein clears amyloid from the brain.
Anti-Stress
南非醉茄對一個令人難以置信的效果 nervous system 並能冷靜下來,可拖垮由於過度和長期應力大腦區域. GABA (Gamma amino-butyric acid) 是位於腦的抑制性神經遞質,其功能降低神經元活動. This herb helps keep nerve cells from over-firing, which will have a naturally calming effect on the mind and body.
從神經元會導致的過度燒製的問題 失眠 and restlessness. Since ashwagandha contains GABA, it will naturally calm the cells, helping with reducing anxiety, uplifting the mood and inducing restful sleep.
In India, Ashwagandha has been used on people for a very long time as a mood stabilizer. 研究還表明,這種草藥產生天然抗抑鬱和抗焦慮效果比得上抗抑鬱藥如 Ativan 和其在小鼠中的效果.
其它研究已經表明,南非醉茄與如應激誘導的問題的有用 潰瘍, inhibition of male sexual drive, retention of learned activities and memory.
抗氧化劑
南非醉茄研究在 Banaras Hindu University 位於瓦拉納西, India discovered that some of the chemicals in the herb were powerful antioxidants. In some of their studies, they found that there was an increase of three natural antioxidants superoxide: dismutase, catalas
This supports the claims of Indian Ayurvedic medicine and long term use of this powerful herb. These antioxidant effects support and explain why it has helped people reduce stress, cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects.
抗炎
研究已經調查了南非醉茄的用於治療的抗炎作用 關節炎 and other inflammatory conditions. The research has found that this herb is effective, 因為它具有天然存在的甾體含量比該高得多 hydrocortisone, which is normally prescribed for anti-inflammatory problems.
Anti-Aging
Research of ashwagandha has also found some awesome evidence for anti-aging properties. In a double-blind clinical trial, a group of 101 healthy males between the ages of 50-59 years old were given 3 grams daily for one year. 受試者中有顯著的改善他們的 hemoglobin, red blood cell count, 坐在身材和 hair melanin. Serum cholesterol decreased in these men and nail calcium was preserved. 70% also reported improved sexual performance.
Immune System And General Health
抗癌 activity has also been found in Ashwagandha roots. The roots caused an inhibitory effect on around 49% of colony forming CHO cells. The cell growth was inhibited and cell attachment was also prevented. The herb caused long term growth inhibition of CHO cells, which was highly dependent of the cell density, because of long term exposure to Ashwagandha.
In a series of studies, ashwagandha had a profound effect on the healthy production of white blood cells in animals. 這也表明,就是有很好的效果 thyroid activity. It was found to stimulate thyroid activity through its effect on cellular antioxidant systems. 這表明,它也可能是良好的那些患 hypothyroidism.
In human studies, Ashwagandha has helped patients, 由於其 利尿, 降血糖 和
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