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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha, aka Indian Ginseng, is a root that is known for its ability to help the body cope with stress and to relax the nervous system. It improves the immune system, reduces inflammation, and improves sex drive.

Caution

Use only the root. People with liver disease or ones who take Tylenol should avoid using Ashwagandha.

Herbal Energetics

Parts Used

Root

Temperature

Warm

Moisture

Moist

Tone

Neutralizing

Taste

Astringent, bitter, sweet

Common Preparations

Decoction, Dried or Powdered, Tincture

Medicinal Properties

Adaptogenic (helps the body adapt to stress)
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antioxidant (protects against oxidation)
Aphrodisiac (increases libido)
Immunodulant (changes the body’s immune response)
Nervine (soothes the nervous system)
Relaxant (promotes relaxation)

Benefits

Helps the body deal with stress
Soothes the nervous system
Helps with respiratory conditions
Strengthens sick children and the elderly
Improves libido
Helps with relaxation
Reduces oxidative stress
Improves cognitive function
Helps with adrenal exhaustion
Improves "fight or flight" state
Supports thyroid and hormone health
Helps with digestion, especially nausea and vomiting
Increases fertility in men
Improves muscle strength and body mass

Glossary

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Resources

1) Ashwagandha | Herbs | Herbal Reality. (n.d.). Herbal Reality. https://www.herbalreality.com/herb/ashwagandha/
2) Office of Dietary Supplements - Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep? (n.d.). https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Ashwagandha-HealthProfessional/
3) Ashwagandha. (2024, April 24). Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/ashwagandha

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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