Ashwagandha

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Promote physical and mental health, defend against disease and damaging environmental factors

Parts Used

Roots

Characteristics

• adaptogen

• anti-inflammatory

• antiseptic

• antispasmodic

• aphrodisiac

• bitter

• sedative

Benefits

• treatment of chronic insomnia

• postpartum depression

• anxiety relief

• inflamation

• rejuvenates the brain and nervous system

• treat deficiency states with side effects of exhaustion, weight loss, or poor immunity

Allies

• Cardamom: mask the intense flavor

• Elderberry: kidney and immune support

• Kava kava: fibromyalgia and other chronic inflammatory conditions

• Lemon Balm: cooling to balance the heat of ashwagandha

• Milky Oats: stress, burnout, and to soothe the adrenals

• Nettle: kidney and immune support

• Rose: cooling to balance the heat of ashwagandha

• Scullcap: fibromyalgia and other chronic inflammatory conditions

• Shatavari: strengthening the female reproductive system

Folklore and History

It thrives where other plants wither and die, thus giving it the history of being a rejuvenating and life extending herb.

Cautions

Not for pregnant women