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# 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