Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)

The main phytochemical constituents are withanolides - which are triterpene lactones - withaferin A, alkaloids, steroidal lactones, tropine, and cuscohygrine. Some 40 withanolides, 12 alkaloids, and numerous sitoindosides have been isolated. Withanolides are structurally similar to the ginsenosides of Panax ginseng, leading to common name for W. somnifera, "Indian ginseng" Ashwagandha contains chemicals that might help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, and alter the immune system.