Ashwagandha, an adaptogen queen

Dec 2

Here is a journal excerpt after meditating with ashwagandha root.

I received a Third Eye hit. I found myself nude, laying on the earth, under the warm sun. Earth’s dirt was soft, and felt like I was laying on top of a bed of ashwagandha powder - neutral, light, calm color. I felt sensual, beautiful body making love to the earth, a fall surrender.
My body wants full allowance to rest and have fun — to do life without worry or necessity. Tears roll down my face as I envision abundance in my life, lots of love and laughter and welcoming my inner child to feel winters magic and curiosity.

Ashwagandha root is an adaptogen herb. Like all adaptogen herbs and mushrooms, this class of herbs help the body resist and adapt to various types of stress - physical, chemical, and biological. You may have heard of some of these other ones such as Cordyceps, Eleuthero, Ginseng, Holy Basil, Licorice, Rhodiola, and Schisandra.

Benefits of all adaptogens:

Liver protective
Less sugar & alcohol cravings
Immune system regulators
Higher energy levels
Stronger libido
Stronger ability to adapt to stressors
Less anxiety
Faster Recovery

When taken daily, they have a long lasting calming and balancing effect with higher energy and vitality.

Ashwagandha specifically,

supports brain health and those who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, and improves long and short term memory.

Supports sleep and prevents sleep disorders
Regulates blood sugar levels
Can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
Boosts fertility and semen production in men
Regulates menstrual cycle by balancing reproductive hormones
Provides pain relief

Safety Considerations: For those with autoimmune disorders please consult a doctor prior to use. Conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis symptoms may worse with ashwagandha. May increase thyroid hormone production and should not be used in combination with thyroid hormone drugs. {1}

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