ASHWAGANDHA: Ayurvedic Super Herb for Men’s Health

Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera) is an herb that I would encourage any man to become acquainted with. It’s pronounced ash-wa-gan-da. It is a stress-fighting, stamina-increasing, libido-boosting ancient super-herb that has been used in Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) medicine for centuries. It has been referred to as “Indian Ginseng” due to it’s efficacy and potency being comparable to the more traditional Chinese/Korean ginseng which is celebrated for it’s stress relieving and virility enhancing properties. In addition to being consumed to bring vitality back to a man’s under-performing noble parts, it has been used to boost brain function, reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar and help fight symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Why Ashwagandha is an excellent food for men:

-Improves the function of the reproductive system, promoting a healthy sexual and reproductive balance.

-Increase testosterone levels and significantly boost sperm quality and fertility in men.

-Being a powerful adaptogen, it enhances the bodies resilience to stress.

-It improves the bodies defense against disease by boosting immunity.

-It contains powerful antioxidant properties which help protect the cells of the prostate and gonads against cellular damage caused by free radicals.

Stress is a Killer!

Let’s face it, north American men lead stressful lives that lend themselves to sleep deprivation and excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption. Men are living stressful lives which are raising their cortisol levels and in turn compromising the quality and quantity of their sleep. These self-destructive behaviors can cause out-of-control eating habits of health-depleting junk food. The bottom line is that unchecked stress and sleep deprivation results in lower testosterone and increased chances of erectile dysfunction.

What I love about Ashwagandha is the fact that it’s a stress-reducer AND testosterone and libido enhancer! It might be the ultimate super herb to protect and rejuvenate a man’s nervous system, increase muscle mass, and strength, and help him maintain stronger and longer lasting boners.

Ashwagandha can be purchased online or at your local health food store. The roots and leaves of the plant are what is used to make extracts and powders that people consumed in supplement form. Capsules can be taken with water daily or the powder can be sprinkled on food or mixed into juices or smoothies. Ashwagandha has a bitter taste and does not always mix well with food. If consumed in powder form it may go down easier when combined with sweeter foods that may mask its unpleasant flavor.

Cheers to better boners!