The grass or Ashwagandha comes from a plant from India whose properties have been used for many years . It is especially consumed in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine that encompasses a number of practices for good health, such as massage, meditation, yoga, in addition to the use of herbs and, of course, good nutrition.
The plant is often used to reduce stress and, for this reason, its fame is growing more and more throughout the world due to the different benefits that have been discovered in recent years, positioning it more and more as one of the medicinal herbs favorites by lovers of traditional and natural medicine.
Properties of the herb bufera or Ashwagandha
The herb bufera or Ashwagandha has antibacterial, antifungal and antitumor properties . There are also several studies that demonstrate the chemical and pharmacological properties of this plant, which provides powerful antioxidant protection, stimulates the activation of cells of the immune system, such as lymphocytes and phagocytes, counteracts the effects of stress and, in general, promotes the wellness .
The possible anticancer effects of this plant are also being studied, although no conclusive results have been reached. However, research conducted in animal cell cultures has shown that the herb decreases levels of nuclear factor kappaB, suppresses intercellular tumor necrosis factor, and enhances apoptotic signaling in cancer cell lines.
But what the herb bufera or Ashwagandha has been shown to have are anti-aging properties . Animal studies have shown that it may have an effect on thyroid activity, and other studies have also shown that it is effective in treating osteoarthritis, inflammation, strokes, and tardive dyskinesia.
Finally, buffalo grass has been shown to be a possible antimicrobial agent, with antifungal activity and moderate antibacterial activity against Staphyloccus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains.
Benefits of Bufera or Ashwagandha herb
Managing stress and anxiety
By allowing the adaptation of the effects of the psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrine axis, the herb helps in the control of certain emotions, such as stress, anxiety , or fatigue, among others.
Fight inflammation
Rich in vitanolides, a substance that is only found in plants of this genus, the Bufera herb helps fight numerous inflammations in the body , to the point that there are those who believe that it can help prevent the formation and appearance of tumors (although this extreme not proven).
How to take Bufera or Ashwagandha herb
Although the usual way of taking this plant in traditional Indian medicine is as an infusion , it can also be taken in pills.
In the case of stress management, it is recommended to consume 300 mg of Ashwagandha root extract twice a day after a meal, or 240 mg a day for 60 days.
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Consumption precautions
The consumption of herb bufera is not recommended in pregnant women or mothers who are still breastfeeding , since it is believed that the plant can cause spontaneous abortions or even compromise the composition of breast milk.
In addition, the plant can also cause drops in blood pressure if consumed too frequently.
References
- Sharma AK, Basu I, Singh S. Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract in subclinical hypothyroid patients : a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med. (2018)
- Sriranjini SJ, Pal PK, Devidas KV, Ganpathy S. Improvement of balance in progressive degenerative cerebellar ataxias after Ayurvedic therapy : a preliminary report. Neurol India (2009).
- Sud Khyati S, Thaker B. A randomized double blind placebo controlled study of ashwagandha on generalized anxiety disorder. Int Ayurvedic Med J (2013).
