ASHWAGANDA: WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT & HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM IT

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Ashwagandha Herbal Tonic

You might keep hearing about the herbal tonic Ashwagandha as known as Indian Ginseng. This Ayurvedic healing herb has a ton of health benefits…probably the reason why it has been around for three to four thousand years. In Sanskrit Ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse”. It is indicating that this herb is powerful and imparts the strength of a stallion.

According to Dr. Axe there have been over 200 studies on Ashwagandha’s benefits:

  • Promotes stamina and endurance

  • Aids stress and anxiety (proven to lower cortisol)

  • Strengthens immunity (especially after illness)

  • Improves thyroid function

  • Treats adrenal fatigue

  • Prevents and treats cancer

  • Reduces brain cell degeneration

  • Stabilizes blood sugar

  • Lowers cholesterol

  • Promotes longevity

 

Ashwagandha is an Adaptogenic Herb

Adaptogens are unique healing plants that have a combination of herbs, vitamins, and amino acids. It protects the body by helping it cope with stresses such as anxiety and insomnia.

 

How to take Ashwagandha

This herb is best taken with food. Add 1 tsp 1-2 x daily in your favourite smoothie, tea or warm cereal.

Contraindication: This herb and all herbs/supplements should not be taken unless you have consulted with your health care practitioner first. This herb is not recommended during pregnancy.

Food & NutritionJodie KelliElements Wellness Centrenutrition