Ashwagandha Root Powder

Description

Ashwagandha Root Powder, also known as Indian Ginseng, Poison Gooseberry, Winter Cherry, Withania Root,plant species Solanaceae, latin name Withania somniferum syn Withania somnifera. Ashwagandha is native to India and can also be found growing in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

A small amount of the powder can be added to hot milk before bedtime; it can also be added to smoothies and shakes. A poultice can be made from the powder to help soothe ulcerated wounds.

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb. It’s classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress. Ashwagandha also provides numerous other benefits for your body and brain. For example, it can boost brain function, lower blood sugar and cortisol levels, and help fight symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. It has been used for over 3,000 years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration. In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is a rasayana, or a plant that promotes longevity, vitality and happiness. Rasayanas are traditionally given to small children and the elderly as a tonic to support overall well-being. The root is often dried and ground, then given as a powder mixed with ghee, honey and milk. (Ashwagandha can have a bitter taste.) This warm beverage is often consumed before bedtime.

Ashwagandha is a safe supplement for most people, although its long-term effects are unknown.However, certain individuals should not take it, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.People with autoimmune diseases should also avoid ashwagandha unless authorized by a healthcare provider. This includes people with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and type 1 diabetes. Additionally, those on medication for thyroid disease should be careful when taking ashwagandha, as it may increase thyroid hormone levels in some people.It may also decrease blood sugar and blood pressure levels, so medication dosages may need to be adjusted if you take it.

As with all herbs, thoroughly research any new herb you are thinking of taking, and if using prescribed drugs have a chat to your healthcare professional first.

The lowest effective dose recorded is 300-500 mg daily. Again, it’s best taken consistently and will work better the longer you take it over time. The therapeutic dose is 6,000 mg per day, divided into three doses of 2,000 mg. Take it with meals or in a shake, ideally in the morning.

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