Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a fantastic adaptogen herb helping to control the body’s responses to stress and anxiety. Widely used in Ayuervedic medicines and a favorite of athletes. It moderates the brain releasing stress hormones, and studies have shown it can also rebuild neural pathways after injury. It really has a noticeable positive impact on one’s ability to deal with daily stresses in life and keep the mood much more stable and even. Ashwagandha can help boost testosterone and infertility in men, increase oxygen uptake during sports, help sleep patterns, and it is widely considered to be safe for everyone, although very high doses can have adverse effects esp. during pregnancy, when caution and further research should be exercised. Ashwa meaning “horse”, this herb is said to instill one with the strength and vitality of a stallion, and the fresh root is meant to smell like the sweat of a horse. This is one tincture you may need to wash down with a little juice!
The pungent roots used to make this medicine are purchased as a quality dried product and supplemented with homegrown each year. I’m still trying to grow enough Ashwagandha to fulfill my needs!