Organic Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Organic Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Qualties:

  • Ashwagandha (aka Indian Ginseng) is one of the most well-known and widely used Ayurvedic herbs
    • Contains many useful medicinal chemicals:
      • withanolides (steroidal lactones)
      • alkaloids
      • choline
      • fatty acids
      • amino acids,
      • variety of sugars
    •  While the leaves and fruit have valuable therapeutic properties, the root of the Ashwagandha plant is the part most commonly used in Western herbal remedies.
      • Health promoting qualities attributed to Ashwagandha root
        • Protecting the immune system
        • Anti-inflammatory benefits
        • Helping with concentration
        • Combating the effects of stress
        • Improving sleep
        • Reducing anxiety and depression
  • Ashwagandha is most well-known for its restorative and vitality promoting benefits, supporting an energetic and rejuvenating sense of wellbeing.

Common Uses:

  • Ashwagandha is typically prepared as:
    • tea
    • liquid herbal extract
    • in herbal capsules (in powder form)
    • added to food
    • directly consumed.