Ashwagandha Powder

Name: Ashwagandha Powder
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Withania somnifera

Known commonly as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar.

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Ashwaganda – Withania somnifera

Country of origin: India

Ashwagandha is a highly revered botanical, used in Ayurvedic practices and praised for its adaptogenic and tonic properties. In many Asian countries all parts of the plant are utilized, and the tender leaves are eaten as a gentle nourishing herb.

In Ayurveda, the root is used, often powdered and mixed with honey and ghee (clarified butter). It has been part of their repertoire for millenia. ‘Ashwagandha’ literally means ‘smelling like a horse’ which most likely refers to its actual scent.In Ayurveda it is believed a helpful sleep aid and used to balance various conditions that arise from ‘vata dosha’ imbalances. It is believed to encourage youth and vitality. It is considered a grounding and nourishing herb and supportive to female well-being.

Native to Africa, Southeast Asia and the Mediteranean, Withania somnifera is an undershrub with hairy branches, ovate leaves, yellow to greenish flowers, and bright red berries. It is in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, and related to vegetables such as potato, tomato, and eggplant.

Safety: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.