Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a powerful adaptogenic herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Here’s how it helps the body:
Supports Stress and Anxiety Relief
Ashwagandha helps reduce cortisol, the stress hormone. This lowers stress levels, calms the nervous system, and can improve mood and resilience under pressure.
Improves Sleep Quality
It promotes restful sleep by calming the mind and balancing the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Many people report falling asleep faster and sleeping more deeply.
Enhances Energy and Stamina
Ashwagandha supports adrenal function, which helps sustain energy levels throughout the day. It also increases physical performance and endurance.
Boosts Immunity
It modulates immune response—meaning it helps balance and strengthen the immune system rather than overstimulating it.
Hormonal and Reproductive Support
In men, ashwagandha may boost testosterone and improve sperm quality. In women, it helps balance hormones, ease PMS symptoms, and support thyroid function.
Improves Brain Function
Ashwagandha enhances memory, focus, and cognitive function by reducing oxidative stress in the brain and supporting nerve regeneration.
Supports Heart and Metabolic Health
It helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, contributing to a healthier cardiovascular system.
Best taken with food or a snack.
Take in the morning for among other things, improved mood and productivity and take at night for better sleep quality (take an hour before bed).
