Full Description
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific evidence supporting the diverse health benefits of Ashwagandha. Each chapter delves into specific aspects, exploring its effects on stress management, cognitive function, physical performance, immune system support, sleep quality, and hormonal balance. Through an evidence-based approach, the text aims to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern scientific understanding, presenting Ashwagandha as a promising herb for enhancing quality of life. Ashwagandha for Quality of Life: Scientific Evidence begins by highlighting the origin and botanical characteristics of Ashwagandha and explores the wide range of its traditional and modern applications. By identifying the main active compounds and their functions, readers gain insight into the herb's potential physiological effects. Further, the book investigates Ashwagandha's potential for preventing and treating COVID-19. The book is intended for general readership, herbalists, naturopaths, alternative medicine practitioners, and life science/medical students and researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of Ashwagandha's potential in improving health and well-being, while also emphasizing the importance of quality and chemotyping for optimal benefits.
Contents
Preface. About the authors. Chapter 1.What is Ashwagandha? & What does it have? Chapter 2. What is Ashwagandha known for?Longevity and rejuvenation; youthful and refreshed skin; sharp memory, intellect, and cognitive power; freedom from disease; strength of a horse. Chapter 3. What are the major active ingredients of Ashwagandha, and what do they do?Scientific validity. Chapter 4.What are the bioactivities of Ashwagandha? Extracts, experiments, and evidence. Chapter 5. Anticancer ingredients and their mechanism of action. Chapter 6. Does Ashwagandha have any effect on the prevention and treatment of COVID-19?Chapter 7. What next? Signature components and their corresponding activities as well as the importance of quality and chemotyping. Chapter 8 What evidence? Collection of true stories and testimonials about the effectiveness of Ashwagandha. 9.Final Thoughts. 10. Selected readings. 11. Index.
