Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha![]() March 01, 2015, 05:44:38 pm by Saxifrage
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha http://phytoactive.net/images/ashwagandha.jpg Withania somnifera, otherwise known as Indian Ginseng, is held very dear to the heart of practitioners of Ayurveda, which is the oldest known system of medicine on Earth. Ashwagandha is sometimes referred to as the 'King of Ayurveda'. Belonging to the mysterious & powerful Nightshade family of plants (Solanaceae), Ashwagandha is typically found and cultivated in India, and is often used by those with overworked and tense lives. The roots are currently being applied in Ayurvedic medicine to treat hypertension, and stress related ailments, while it has been traditionally used to help the body deal with chronic fatigue, impotency, memory loss, neurological problems and anxiety. As an adaptogen, this herb has actions as a motivational stimulant, aphrodisiac, cognitive enhancer, & calmness-producing agent. http://phytoactive.net/images/ashwagandha2.jpg
Ashwagandha is strong enough to be used in capsules or chewed directly, and also makes an effective unfiltered powdered tea. Average doses range from 1 to 4 grams (1-2 teaspoons). Taste is sweet & starchy with an affinity for chocolate. Ayurvedically prepared Ashwagandha has been detoxified & can be consumed in larger dosages. The effects begin to change quite dramatically above 4 grams, becoming quite the meditative aid. http://phytoactive.net/images/ashwagandha3.jpg Write a Comment:Sorry, you must be logged in to post a comment! |
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January 26, 2016, 02:08:34 pm by QabasOrganica.com
Very informative. Thank you.

July 04, 2017, 12:36:37 pm by Heidi Gorman-Hetzel
I have both powder and like a shredded root variety. How do I use the shredded root? More like a tea or a smokeable? 


July 04, 2017, 12:51:02 pm by akosi
Definitely not a smokeable, but some do smoke ashwagandha leaves. The cut root should be brewed with milk to extract more of the actives. A little turmeric, some chai spice, and maybe holy basil with a small teaspoon of honey makes a fantastic drink. Nut milks work too of course. Speaking of ashwagandha powder, I need to go brew some coffee, the powder is a great addition to a strong cup of joe.

September 25, 2017, 11:22:15 am by ManuelRac
Very interesting read. I love the anti-oxidant properties of it.
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