Just as ginseng is known in Chinese tradition, the long brown roots of ashwagandha have played a central role in India’s traditional herbal practice for thousands of years.<\/p>\n
The plant grows as a shrub mainly in India and Nepal; its flowers are small and green, and its ripe fruit is reddish-orange, very similar to the familiar physalis (Physalis<\/em>).<\/p>\n It is one of the few calming adaptogenic plants and has traditionally been used:<\/p>\n The Latin species name somnifera<\/em> literally means \u201csleep-inducing\u201d, but the name ashwagandha comes from Sanskrit and is a combination of the words \u201cashva\u201d, meaning horse, and \u201cgandha\u201d, meaning smell.<\/p>\n Ashwagandha root has a strong aroma that has been described as horse-like.<\/p>\n Ashwagandha is a traditional herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to help balance body and mind.<\/p>\n Relaxation and balance: in Ayurveda, ashwagandha is known as an adaptogen \u2013 a herb traditionally used to help the body cope with everyday stress.<\/p>\n Restful sleep: ashwagandha has traditionally been used to support relaxation and restful sleep.<\/p>\n Vitality: ashwagandha is traditionally associated with energy and stamina, and is popular among people with an active lifestyle.<\/p>\n Ashwagandha powder can be taken with food or added to smoothies. If you plan to use ashwagandha, it is advisable to start with small doses and consult a healthcare professional, especially if you have existing health concerns or are taking other medicines.<\/p>\n 100% ashwagandha (from organic farming in India)<\/p>\n Gluten-, lactose- and soy-free. Vegan.<\/p>\n 5 g per 20\u2013100 ml of hot water, or 5 g per 200 ml of plant-based milk or milk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ashwagandha is one of the best-known Rasayana (rejuvenating) herbs in Ayurveda. Just as ginseng is known in Chinese tradition, the long brown roots of ashwagandha have played a central role in India’s traditional herbal practice for thousands of years. The plant grows as a shrub mainly in India and Nepal; its flowers are small and green, and its ripe fruit…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":141550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[882,877,876,880,892],"product_tag":[2781,2478,2783,2782],"class_list":["post-205210","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-common-cold-1","product_cat-dietary-supplements","product_cat-healthcare","product_cat-immune-system","product_cat-stress-and-anxiety","product_tag-ashwagandha","product_tag-hea-uni","product_tag-hormonaalne-tasakaal","product_tag-immuunsus","pa_brand-purasana","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple","col-xs-6 col-sm-4","col-md-3 col-lg-3","un-4-cols"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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