Ashwagandha Oil - Massage Oil 150ml

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Another way to preserve your ashwagandha oil is by adding natural preservatives such as vitamin E oil or rosemary essential oil. These ingredients not only help to extend the shelf life of the oil but also provide added benefits for the skin and hair when used topically. How to Use Ashwagandha Oil - Recipes and Applications Ashwagandha oil is mostly used in aromatherapy to calm the nerves and make you feel energized. It is used for massaging the joints and the parts of the body that are experiencing pain. You can use a few drops, diluted with a carrier oil, which can then be topically applied to reduce inflammation and pain in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, sores, and bacterial or fungal skin infections. However, ensure you do a patch test on your arm to avoid any kind of skin reaction. [8] Ajgaonkar A, Jain M, Debnath K. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract for Improvement of Sexual Health in Healthy Women: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Cureus 2022;14(10):e30787. View abstract. Finally, ashwagandha oil may have potential as a natural treatment for certain types of cancer. Some studies have found that withanolides, the active compounds in ashwagandha, can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and even induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in some types of cancer cells. While more research is needed in this area, these findings suggest that ashwagandha oil may have promising applications in cancer treatment and prevention. Choosing the Right Type of Ashwagandha for Your Oil

Anbalagan, K. and Sadique, J. Influence of an Indian medicine (Ashwagandha) on acute-phase reactants in inflammation. Indian J Exp Biol. 1981;19(3):245-249. View abstract.

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Bhat, J., Damle, A., Vaishnav, P. P., Albers, R., Joshi, M., and Banerjee, G. In vivo enhancement of natural killer cell activity through tea fortified with Ayurvedic herbs. Phytother.Res 2010;24(1):129-135. View abstract. Unlike many other supplements and medications, ashwagandha’s benefits are not immediate. It can take days to weeks before you begin to notice its effects. Maintaining normal cholesterol– a study in rats found that it lowered total cholesterol and triglyceride levels by 53% and almost 45%.

Ashwagandha for stress - in a study of chronically-stressed adults, those who supplemented with ashwagandha reported significantly greater reductions in cortisol compared with the control group. Those taking the highest dose experienced a 30% average reductionAshwagandha is frequently referred to as ‘Indian ginseng’ because of its rejuvenating properties, even though botanically, ginseng and ashwagandha aren’t connected to each other. 4 What is ashwagandha extract? When taken by mouth: Ashwagandha is possibly safe when used for up to 3 months. The long-term safety of ashwagandha is not known. Large doses of ashwagandha might cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting. Rarely, liver problems, including severe liver failure and a need for liver transplantation, might occur.

Pérez-Gómez J, Villafaina S, Adsuar JC, Merellano-Navarro E, Collado-Mateo D. Effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on VO2max: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2020;12(4):1119. View abstract. Agnihotri AP, Sontakke SD, Thawani VR, Saoji A, Goswami VS. Effects of Withania somnifera in patients of schizophrenia: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled pilot trial study. Indian J Pharmacol. 2013;45(4):417-8. View abstract. Cortisol (stress hormone) levels - it’s recommended you take 500 to 600mg a day for six to 12 weeks. Devi, P. U., Sharada, A. C., and Solomon, F. E. In vivo growth inhibitory and radiosensitizing effects of withaferin A on mouse Ehrlich ascites carcinoma. Cancer Lett. 8-16-1995;95(1-2):189-193. View abstract. Khattak, S., Saeed, Ur Rehman, Shah, H. U., Khan, T., and Ahmad, M. In vitro enzyme inhibition activities of crude ethanolic extracts derived from medicinal plants of Pakistan. Nat.Prod.Res 2005;19(6):567-571. View abstract.Ashwagandha can increase the activity of the immune system. Some medications, such as those used after a transplant, decrease the activity of the immune system. Taking ashwagandha along with these medications might decrease the effects of these medications.