Does Ashwagandha have any affinity for the mu or opioid receptors?
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> Ashwagandha Medicinal Benefits:
>
> Ashwagandha means smell of horse, as the name denotes, it has a smell
> of horse and provide vitality and vigor as that of horse. Ashwaganda or
> otherwise known as Indian Winter Cherry and botanically called as
> Withania Somnifera that grows about six feet, fruits are red in color
> and ashwagandha roots extracts are extensively used along with
> ashwagandha plant herb in unani and Ayurvedic systems of medicine since
> time immemorial. Ashwagandha herb is widely cultivated in various parts
> of India and North America and in some other countries for its
> medicinal uses and health benefits. Ashwagandha is regarded as one of
> the best medicinal herb as it improves both physical and mental health.
> It is also called by other names, such as Indian Ginseng, Ajagandha,
> Amukkara, and Kanaje.
>
> Ashwagandha shrub mainly comprises of withanoloids and alkaloids, which
> are active phytochemicals that provide various medicinal uses and
> health benefits. The plant chemicals such as somniferine, withanine,
> anhydrine, hexane, ethanol, diethyl ether are found in Ashwagandha
> herb, that contribute to promote general health and wellness along with
> other ingredients.
>
> Ashwagandha medicinal benefits include that of: Ashwagandha is
> considered as best nutritional supplement, as it provides best relief
> from stress, depression and anxiety. Due to the presence of anti-stress
> adaptogenic property, it provides relief from physical and emotional
> stress and improves the function of nervous system and enhances
> positive attitude and regulates hypertension. Root Powder of
> Ashwagandha with a glass of milk can be tried to get relief from
> stress. Another essential medicinal use of Ashwagandha is, it enhances
> function of reproductive system both in females and males, as it
> increases vitality and vigor. This herbal product is known remedy for
> the treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis as
> it improves bone health and provides relief from pain and inflammation
> of bones and joints.
>
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