It was also found that when given orally it significantly recovered immune T-cell populations which were previously depleted due to stress conditions. It also caused an increase in expression of IL-2 and IFN-y and a decrease in concentration of corticosterone (Kour, et al., 2009). This supports Ashwagandha’s role in increasing immune function. In humans, Ashwagandha was shown to have similar anxiolytic effects to benzodiazepines and tricyclics antidepressants. One advantage Ashwagandha has over conventional drugs is the lack of side effects (Andrade, et al.,
It was also found that when given orally it significantly recovered immune T-cell populations which were previously depleted due to stress conditions. It also caused an increase in expression of IL-2 and IFN-y and a decrease in concentration of corticosterone (Kour, et al., 2009). This supports Ashwagandha’s role in increasing immune function. In humans, Ashwagandha was shown to have similar anxiolytic effects to benzodiazepines and tricyclics antidepressants. One advantage Ashwagandha has over conventional drugs is the lack of side effects (Andrade, et al.,