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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). "ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory,
antitumor, antistress, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hemopoietic, and
rejuvenating properties. It also appears to exert a positive influence on the
endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems"
Reference:
http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/5/4/334.pdf
- ashwagandha exhibits a nootropic-like effect
- mood stabilizer in clinical conditions of anxiety and depression
- significant increase in white blood cell counts and platelet counts was
observed
- stimulates thyroidal activity and also enhances the antiperoxidation of
hepatic tissue.
- A significant increase in hemoglobin concentration (P < 0.01), red blood
cell count (P < 0.01), white blood cell count (P < 0.05), platelet count (P
< 0.01),
- Ashwaaandha treatment also resulted in significant increase in
coagulation time which attains normalcy 7 days after cessation of treatment.
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