Gently Stirred
Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion
Ashwagandha Root Herbal Tea
Ashwagandha is an
ancient medicinal herb with multiple possible health benefits. Studies have
suggested that it may help reduce stress and anxiety, promote restful sleep,
and even improve cognitive functioning. The botanical name is Withania somnifera and is also known as ‘Indian Ginseng’, and can be substituted for it,
giving similar health benefits. Somnifera in Latin means ‘sleep inducing’.
Ashwagandha in Sanskrit means ‘smell of the horse’. Most studies undertaken on
Ashwagandha have been with specific amounts of extracts or powders for a
specific time period against similar groups using a placebo. They have on the
whole found evidence to suggest that it may well help with sleep issues, and
mental alertness upon waking. The results noted that results were more
pronounced in people with insomnia over an eight-week period. It is often
recommended to be taken by men for its aphrodisiac powers.
It
goes without saying that if you're pregnant (or are under the doctor for
anything) caution should be exercised with herbal decoctions.