ashwagandha
withania somnifera
Simply put, adaptogens support our adaptability. They help cultivate more solid energy levels while also bolstering our resiliency in the face of stress. When recovering from burnout, reseting circadian rhythm & soothing a frayed nervous system, adaptogens are the thing, and ashwagandha = king.
Ashwagandha’s supreme ability to GROUND us and cultivate balance in the body has held its place as a revered root since ancient times in both African herbal traditions & in Aryuvedic medicine since at least 4000 BC. It’s name alludes to equestrian strength: folk tradition dictates that if taken every day for a year, it will elicit the strength of a stallion.
Ashwagandha is especially heroic when it comes to adrenal support, thyroid modulation, nervous systems support and immunomodulation. In supporting these systems, it bolsters our stamina as well as our resiliency in the face of stressors; both environmental & emotional.
Ashwaganda also helps promote balance in the immune & endocrine systems, and healthy inflammatory responses.
By addressing BRAIN INFLAMMATION as a root cause, ashwagandha treats ANXIETY & DEPRESSION. It also regulates the sleep cycle- not by knocking you out, but by balancing the circadian rhythm, thus facilitating deeper, more rejuvenating sleep. This, in combination with the plethora of other benefits brought by its use helps to regulate our energy levels & build stronger libido.
Regular, long term use is the key to unlocking the plethora of perks, so finding ways to incorporate ashwaganda into the daily routine is key.
We’re lucky to have this indian stable grown locally- we get ours from Hillside Botanicals in Randolph, VT & Generation Herb in Craftsbury, VT.*
F I N D I T I N :
{an adaptogenic electuary}
Rich in adaptogens, root gold is our infused herbal honey for vitality & resilience. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plants. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ hillside botanicals ashwagandha & burdock with oshala farm astragalus & dandelion root in brigham apiaries raw honey }
