Ashwagandha: The Miracle Medicine

Everything you need to know about Ashwagandha and Moringa 

Ashwagandha is a shrub that is commonly found in the continents of Asia and Africa. It is popularly known to be a stress buster and often used as an ‘adaptogen’. Ashwagandha extract contains natural chemicals that help your brain calm down and reduce any kind of swelling. Moreover, ashwagandha is an additive to alter the functioning of the immune system and give it a natural boost by lowering blood pressure. Adaptogens are traditionally ingredients used to reduce stress and anxiety, both physically and mentally. Some of these stress related conditions include insomnia, depression, effects of aging, moodiness and much more. 

The extract of Ashwagandha is said to have ayurvedic benefits that help in the overall wellbeing of your body. That is precisely why ashwagandha is an ingredient used across many wellbeing medicines and healthcare substances like teas, capsules, chawanprash, and more. The benefits of ashwagandha are that it may perhaps just be the best way to balance blood sugar levels by keeping your cholesterol in check, thus also improving heart health. 

Additionally, ashwagandha tablets are also a really good way to boost energy for gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts. They helps build muscle mass and combat stress in a natural and sustainable manner. 

On the other hand, Moringa or Moringa Oleifera is a large tree that is found in the northern areas of India. People of India as well as Africa often eat moringa on a day-to-day basis, and it commonly goes by the name drumstick, horseradish or ben oil. All the parts of the tree are also used as essential ingredients to make traditional, herbal, and ayurvedic medicines.

Moringa leaf extract is very rich in antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants are basically compounds that act to dissolve free radicals within the body. High level of free radicals cause stress and chronic diseases like heart diseases, type-2 diabetes and cancer.  Moringa also has many important minerals and vitamins. The leaves are extremely rich in potassium, calcium, protein, iron, amino acids, and vitamin C, that help the body heal and enhance muscle health. 

The research on moringa is not primarily focussed on why this tree has so many benefits, but has proven the multiple uses of the leaves. Its antioxidants add a protective layer around the cells, reduce damage and also benefit the immune system. Antioxidants are found to be a natural way to reduce body and blood fat while lowering blood pressure too. 

Apart from its several health benefits, moringa extract benefits skin and acts as a source of hair care. Its compounds strengthen eyesight and help fight against bacterial infections in the body by boosting immunity.

Ashwagandha and Moringa, are both extremely good for everyday bodily functions and overall physical as well as mental health.