Can Ashwagandha Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease?

Maylin Rodriguez Paez RN

Ashwagandha is one of the most popular herbs in Ayurvedic medicine.

Native to Asia, it’s been used for thousands of years for different ailments including insomnia, anxiety, and even sexual dysfunction.

Research shows ashwagandha may also have potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease. It clears amyloid plaque, a key feature of the condition.

Ashwagandha Reverses Cognitive Deficits

Building on previous work which demonstrated the neuro-regenerative properties of ashwagandha, researchers tested its effect on Alzheimer’s disease.

A group of rats with the condition were administered a placebo or ashwagandha root for 30 days. After 20 days, the mice …read more