Ashwagandha
Withania
somnifera
| Botanical Name |
Withania
somnifera |
| Common Name |
Ashwagandha Root, Winter
Cherry |
| Parts Used |
root |
| Historical |
Said to help the body adapt to
physiological and psychological stresses and changes.
Also relaxes the mind & rejuvenates the body. |
| How to use |
Pill form, tincture, whole root, powder
form |
| Combinations |
Siberian Ginseng,
Schizandra Berries |
Ashwagandha is an root
that is regularly used in Ayurvedic medicine. Winter
Cherry is used as a general tonic and "adaptogen",
helping the body adapt to stress. Ashwagandha is also useful
for strengthening the female reproductive system for which
it is commonly combined with another Ayurvedic herb called
shatavari (Asparagus racemosa). The strength of Ashwagandha,
is that it achieves its results through strengthening the
nervous system and potentiate reproductive hormones.
The taste of this herbs is pungent. Some reports state
anti-inflammatory effects, and has been used for glandular
swelling.
References -
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
Herbology by Dr. Michael Tierra
Ashwagandha by Jarrad
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