Question 1

can triphala, ashwagandha and shatavari be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Have not heard of problems taking them together. Would discuss with your prescriber

Question 2

can i take ashwagandha  with zrytec  safely?

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No bad reports: No problems are reported but that's not a guarantee. You might ask your Dr and certainly follow each one's directions. Pay attention to how you feel and be cautious but it should be okay.

Question 3

what is more effective: ashwagandha vs rhodiola rosea?

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Adaptogens: Both very good for stress response and supporting adrenals.

Question 4

is withania somnifera safe to take daily? (ashwagandha)

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NothingPerfectlySafe: See: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/withania_somnifera. Nothing is perfectly safe. Our bodies are open systems; majority (~55-62%) is water ; we need water in ; out to stay alive; yet water can also kill us, e.g. Acute water intoxication; pulmonary edema (cannot breath), etc.. The issues are always dose/unit time, both acute ; chronic changes in behavior ; tracking outcomes, called clinical trials.

Question 5

is it possible that ashwagandha be used in treating wounds and injuries ?

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Yes: Ashwagandha is a wonderful tonic that reduces inflammation, balances hormones and supports immune function. The roots can be used topically as a poultice as they have natural antimicrobial properties- see http://illuminutri.Com/the-power-of-ashwagandha/ ; http://bit.Ly/1iwyldo.

Question 6

can ashwagandha cure chronic stress or is it just used as a temporary stress reliever?

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Address the whole: For chronic stress, one must address the whole situation.  What caused the chronic stress in the first place?  Ashwagandha is a relatively safe herb that can be used for chronic stress to help symptomatically as well as to help rebuild the system.  However, exercise, stress management techniques, and a good diet are also key as well as addressing the source of the stress.

Question 7

can you mix gingko and ashwagandha?

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Limits sideeffects: Aswagandha has maoi like effects while gingko has serotonin antagonism and can counter sideeffects of twitching/nausea other GI effects.

Question 8

what is best time of day to take ashwagandha?  is bed time ok?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Ashwagandha has a wide range of proven benefits. I recommend it to almost all my patients. It gives energy but is also calming. It often improves sleep, even if taken in the morning.
I find most people benefit more from taking it in the morning, but some do better taking it at bedtime and some take it AM and PM. Experiment to see how you feel taking it AM vs. PM.
See https://tinyurl.com/nvjb79q

Question 9

ho long does sensoril and ashwagandha stay in your system once you stop taking them?

Accepted Answer

Sensoril: Sensoril active ingredient is ashwangandha and was studied with a double blind placebo controlled study with 98 subjects who did state their energy level, stress and cognition improved over two months of use.  How long it last is not stated but in my experience, the indian ginseng last only a few days to 2 weeks in the system before it is completely washed out.

Question 10

if my son takes ashwagandha, will his height increase?

he is 14  and his height is 5ft7 .
have you ever seen increase in height with ashwagandha.

Accepted Answer

No: his height is determined by his genetic predisposition.  This associated with his overall health, lack of injury to his growth centers and good overall nutrition.  If he were to have a growth hormone deficiency his ultimate height could be affected by replacement of growth hormone.

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