It is very true that youth is a transient phase and aging is natural. Still we all seek to remain young always in both body and mind. The desire to acquire everlasting youth has driven mankind over the ages to research into the innumerable products offered by Mother Nature to discover the recipe for attaining youth. Such researches have brought to light the efficacies of a number of valuable herbs in counteracting or delaying the aging process.
Gingko biloba, Ginseng, Russian Rhodiola, Shilajit, Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng) and Amla (Indian gooseberry) are some of the most potent herbs for anti aging from all over the globe. The Gingko biloba has the effect of alleviating age related memory loss and improving blood circulation thereby promoting overall health betterment. It also works towards treating other age related conditions like loss of sight, diabetes and loss of hearing.
The ginseng root is an excellent stress reducer and vitality improver. It also boosts the immune system greatly. In this way it ensures healthy aging and delays debility and other signs of aging. It also treats depression, internal degeneration etc. effectively. The old roots of ginseng are the ones to be chosen for medicinal uses. These are believed to enhance the longevity of the person taking them.
The Russian Rhodiola is an anti aging herbal drug that stimulates the immune system by directly stimulating immune defense cells and by making the person less susceptible to stress. This also helps improve cognitive functions and physical performance and control fatigue.
In the Ayurvedic system of medicine of India the natural substance Shilajit is used as a powerful anti aging drug. It is classified under the category of herbal drugs. This is a product obtained from the Himalayan mountains and is considered to possess remarkable rejuvenating properties. It is even believed to arrest and actually reverse the aging process. It is known to have the effect of keeping vigor, vitality and energy at optimum levels. The natural substance has been used with proven efficacy over the years for general physical strengthening, stabilizing of blood sugar, enhanced brain functioning, bone healing, strengthening immune system and facilitating healing of external and internal injuries. It is an aphrodisiac and a libido boosting agent too.
The root of the Ashwagandha is believed to contain miraculous anti aging properties and is used in traditional medicine for the purpose. This is often called the Indian ginseng and has similar benefits as ginseng. Providing stress relief and stress bearing capacity boosting are its important properties. It provides good nourishment to the muscles and bones while helping to maintain proper functioning of all the vital body systems.
Amla or the Indian gooseberry is yet another wonder anti aging herb. This contains vitamin C, minerals and antioxidants in abundance. This has been recognized as an anti aging herb in India since long. This is an ingredient of many Ayurvedic rejuvenation medicines as well.
It is the extracts of the anti aging herbs that are used in drugs or health supplements. Traditional drug formulations (like Indian-Ayurvedic and Chinese) also include such herbs in significant proportions.