Description

Common name: Ashwaghanda

Parts used: Root

Traditional use: Adaptogenic, Tonic, Anti inflammatory, immune modulating

Constituents: Steroidal compounds

Actions: Tonic, adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, immune modulating

Medicinal use: fatigue ,physical stress, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis

Ashwagandha Side Effects: Not recommended during pregnancy, except under the care of an experienced herbal practitioner.

Cautions: None known

Dosage & forms: 15-30mL weekly. Add  level teaspoon amount to your daily smoothie, or sprinkle small amount in food. Capsules 2.5-4.5 gr max per day.

Folk-lore: Ashwagandha is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because, like ginseng, ashwagandha is revered as a non-specific tonic and adaptogen. Adaptogens are important in cases of ongoing, chronic stress. Ashwagandha root rejuvenates without being over stimulating, so is more useful than ginseng in weakened and debilitated persons.