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Ashwaghanda Benefits | Plant Profile

February 5, 2023 · In: herbalism, plant profiles

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Ashwaganda

Latin name: Withania somnifera

Common name: Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, winter cherry, withania

Parts used: roots

Herbal Actions: Adaptogen, alterative, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, immunomodulant, nervine, sedative, tonic

Herbal Energetics: neutral to warming

Uses: Ashwagandha really shines when it comes to conditions of the nervous and endocrine systems. Ayurvedic medicine is known to use it for anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory and as a tonic to support the adrenals and thyroid. Ashwagandha also helps to activate immune cells

Research: schizophrenia, neurodegenerative diseases, tumor cell proliferation, cardiorespiratory endurance

Warnings: use with caution in pregnancy and in hyperthyroidism

Sources: tincture, powdered, capsules

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Melissa Vines is founder and content creator of Along The Meadow. She has training in herbalism and aromatherapy with a background in the skincare industry as an Aesthetician. A passion for nontoxic skincare and wellness has propelled her into a life long pursuit of helping others live a more natural lifestyle as well. Her most important role however is being a wife and mom to 3 amazing kids. Read More…

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