Ashwagandha is an important herb to consider using if you are trying to conceive right now. Research shows ashwagandha improves fertility while also helping the body fight Covid-19.
Ashwagandha root is one of the most potent and widely used herbs in Aryuvedic medicine. It is an immune boosting herb with anti-viral properties. New research has identified a natural compound within ashwagandha, called withanone (Wi-N), which may block replication of Covid-19.
Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs for supporting thyroid hormone production. Optimal thyroid function is critical for general health and fertility as thyroid hormone sensitizes every cell in the body to every other hormone in the body. In other words, if there is insufficient thyroid hormone, also known as hypothyroidism, all other hormones in the body will function less optimally.
Research shows ashwagandha improves sexual function in women by increasing arousal, lubrication, and orgasm score. This is an added bonus for all women trying to conceive.
For male fertility support, research shows ashwagandha improves sperm count and motility, testosterone levels, along with other hormones such as LH, FSH, and prolactin levels.
Ashwagandha supports adrenal function and regulates the stress hormone cortisol. Research demonstrates that ashwagandha improves an individual’s resistance to stress thereby increasing their quality of life. If you would like to learn more about ashwagandha, as well as the functional medicine approach to treating infertility, click HERE to contact Revive Acupuncture.
