What does Ashwagandha do?
Ashwagandha has been used as a medicinal plant for a long time, as the plant is said to have a variety of health-promoting properties. Among other things, ashwagandha is known to help with stress management and, in particular, to be an effective remedy for stress-induced insomnia The medicinal plant is also supposed to have supportive properties in the synthesis of testosterone, the reduction of inflammation and the lowering of blood sugar levels.
But how does Ashwagandha work? The plant is often referred to as an “adaptogen.” These are certain foods that are supposed to help in coping with both mental and physical stress. The so-called “withanolides” are an essential compound of the medicinal plant. Withanolides are phytochemicals that are mainly found in various genera of the nightshade family and serve the plant as protection against insect larvae. In humans, withanolides have an anti-inflammatory effect, among other things.