Ashwagandha

A time-honored Ayurvedic regimen for support of the immune system and general health, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has a long history of use in enhancing innate resistance to ailments and environmental contaminants. It is one of the most important herbs in traditional Ayurvedic medicine because it helps individuals adapt to stressful conditions, both mental and physical, and aids in maintaining a calm, positive mental attitude. Ashwagandha is an all-purpose immunomodulator that also promotes healthy function of vital organs and helped improve joint function in one human trial, presumably due to its influence on prostanoids and acute phase reactants. It may be particularly helpful for supporting long-term health by maintaining the body's innate balance.

• Helps support normal joint function and has strong anti-inflammatory activity.
• Beneficially modulates immune function and helps the body to adapt healthfully to the effects of environmental toxins.
• It has been used for thousands of years to promote physical and mental health, and to enhance innate resistance to desease.