Abstract
Purpose The herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Dunal), has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as rasayana – promoter of longevity, well-being, and disease prevention. Traditional use combines the herb with a carrier substance called “anupana,” believed to help aid in bioavailability and absorption. To compare the effects of Ashwagandha root extract plus anupana on human immune activation to Ashwagandha extract without anupana, anupana plus sham extract, and sham extract only.
Highlights
The herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Dunal), has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as rasayana – promoter of longevity, well-being, and disease prevention
Twenty participants were divided into four groups: Group 1 Ashwagandha root extract only; Group 2 Ashwagandha root extract plus anupanal; Group 3 sham extract plus anupana; and Group 4 sham extract only
Four types of lymphocytes were isolated from peripheral blood samples taken at baseline, 24 hours, and 96 hours and compared for differences in surface receptor expression of CD4, CD8, CD19, CD56, and CD69
Summary
From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA. 15-18 May 2012. From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA. Purpose The herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Dunal), has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as rasayana – promoter of longevity, well-being, and disease prevention. Traditional use combines the herb with a carrier substance called “anupana,” believed to help aid in bioavailability and absorption. To compare the effects of Ashwagandha root extract plus anupana on human immune activation to Ashwagandha extract without anupana, anupana plus sham extract, and sham extract only
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