Energy and Flavors- warm, sweet, bitter, pungent
Parts Used- root, leaves, fruit, seeds, bark
Parts of Body- nervous system, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and metabolic systems
Conditions- anxiety,arthritis, athletic performance, blood sugar control, cognitive function, constipation, depression, diabetes, fertility, inflammation, joint pain, insomnia, stress, low testosterone
Curative Properties- adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, immunostimulant, and neuroprotective
Biochemical Properties- Alkaloids, anilido-D and anilido-V, saponins, withanolides,Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, Glutathione (GSH), Lipid peroxidation (LPO)
Cautions- do not take while pregnant or breastfeeding, autoimmune disorder or thyroid disease, taking sedatives, anticonvulsants, or immunosuppressants
