Stress Reduction, Neural Protection, and a Lot More from an Ancient Herb
By Dale Kiefer
Ashwagandha, an exotic Indian herb, has remarkable stress-relieving properties comparable to those of powerful drugs used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition to its excellent protective effects on the nervous system, Ashwagandha may be a promising alternative treatment for a variety of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Ashwagandha has powerful antioxidant properties that seek and destroy the free radicals that have been implicated in aging and numerous disease states. Even more remarkable, emerging evidence suggests that Ashwagandha has anti-cancer benefits as well.
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http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/jun2006_report_ashwa_01.htm
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Rhodiola - to Prevent Fatigue and Relieve Depression
Rhodiola is still widely used in Russia as a tonic and remedy for fatigue, poor attention span, and decreased memory
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), sometimes called Arctic root or golden root, is considered an adaptogenic herb, meaning that it acts in non-specific ways to increase resistance to stress, without disturbing normal biological functions. The herb grows at high altitudes in the arctic areas of Europe and Asia, and its root has been used in traditional medicine in Russia and the Scandinavian countries for centuries. Studies of its medicinal applications have appeared in the scientific literature of Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Soviet Union and Iceland. Rhodiola is still widely used in Russia as a tonic and remedy for fatigue, poor attention span, and decreased memory; it is also believed to make workers more productive. In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries it is used to increase the capacity for mental work and to boost general strength and vitality.
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http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400399/Rhodiola-for-What-Ails-You.html
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