Ligne De Plantes Withania 15 ampoules of 15 ml

Withania root has a tonic action (physical and mental tiredness), promotes relaxation and mental well-being, the body's natural defenses and is a tonic-adaptogen.

Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng or winter cherry, has been an important plant in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for over 3000 years.

It is a plant of Indian origin, belonging to the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes and aubergines. The active ingredients are concentrated mainly in the roots and berries of the plant but also in the leaves and stem. At the moment, 12 alkaloids, 35 withanolides and several sitoindosides have been recognized and separated.

Most of the properties are attributed to the two main withanolides: withaferin A and withanolide D. The biological and pharmacological effects of Indian ginseng are attributable to the withanolides contained in it.

It has adaptogenic (anti-stress), anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant and hematopoietic properties. At the basis of the adaptogenic properties there seems to be an inhibition of the stress-induced up-regulation of dopamine receptors in the striatum.

The immunostimulating effect of the plant appears to be related to the property of inducing the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) by macrophages. Currently Indian ginseng is used in Ayurvedic medicine mainly as an adaptogen.

In folk medicine, it is also attributed with anti-inflammatory, chondroprotective and analgesic properties and is used in cases of rheumatism, asthma, edema and skin conditions.

Withania is attributed to the ability to increase libido, reinvigorate sexuality and combat sterility as it regenerates and improves the quality of sperm. It also has a positive influence on brain fatigue, reducing the consequences of stress and depression. Its relaxing and calming properties promote rest and peaceful sleep.

Adaptogens represent a class of (vegetable) compounds which, according to the Ayurvedic tradition, are capable of inducing conditions of increased resistance to the diseases themselves in the sick organism.

Adaptogens are relatively harmless, do not have a specific mechanism of action, normalize pathological conditions and are generally represented by plant glycosides and alkaloids.