Ashwagandha is an Indian herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. It is used to treat a wide variety of conditions including insomnia, anxiety, stress, fatigue, inflammation, joint pain and back pain. Organic Ashwagandha can help to improve the immune system, lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.
It is also a nerve tonic and an adaptogen, which means that it helps the body to cope with physical or emotional stress. Research is being conducted to find out how it could help with some types of cancer. It is available as a liquid extract, as powder and as capsules, and a paste made from the herb is sometimes used to treat skin infections.
In India it is often used as a powder that is mixed with milk or ghee (clarified butter). The daily dosage depends on which form of ashwagandha you are taking.
