Ashwagandha — The Indian Strength & Vitality Root

Ashwagandha — Ayurveda’s Great Restorative

For centuries, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has held an important place in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, where it has been prized as a rasayana — a restorative herb associated with strength, resilience, stamina and renewed vitality.

Its traditional reputation is broad and appealing: an herb for the overworked, the run-down, the restless, and those looking to restore a little more vigor to body and spirit. Ashwagandha has also long been associated in Ayurvedic tradition with sexual vitality and rejuvenation.

The root has an earthy, slightly bitter flavor and is most often taken as a powder rather than brewed and discarded.

To use: Stir into warm milk, cocoa, smoothies, yogurt or other foods. It is also traditionally mixed with honey or ghee.

A classic herb of restoration, endurance and vitality.

Sold by the ounce. Dried ashwagandha root powder.