Heard a lot about Ashwagandha lately? You’re not alone. Ashwagandha is classed as an adaptogenic herb, meaning that it has properties that help the body to adapt to stress. It is also known as Withania Somnifera or Indian ginseng. The ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small red berries containing small seeds. It is typically the root of the plant that is used medicinally, after it has been dried and processed, but the leaves are often used as well. Ashwagandha works by reducing the effect of stressors both chemically and physically by reducing cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the body and is predominantly involved in the fight-or-flight response, determining how people react to acute or chronic stress.
Ashwagandha is a herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has properties that help the body adapt to stress.
The Ashwagandha plant is a small shrub native to India, parts of Africa and the Middle East. It has yellow flowers and small red berries.
Ashwagandha is available in a variety of formats including capsules, tablets and gummies.
Ashwagandha is thought to have originated in India more than 8000 years ago, however it also grows in other countries including Sri Lanka and China. The name ashwagandha comes from the Sanskrit words ‘ashwa’ which means horse and ‘gandha’ which means smell, which refers to both the scent of the herb and its potential ability to increase strength.
1. Whilst ashwagandha does not treat clinical disorders, it does address many of the symptoms associated with emotional wellness. Many factors can contribute to a disruption of our emotional wellness such as juggling the pressures and expectations of being a parent, partner, employee, friend or relative. Life can get to a point where chaos, stress and mild anxiety becomes the unwanted norm.
2. If you feel that your emotional wellbeing and mental health need attention, we suggest speaking to a health professional to help determine if ashwagandha is suitable to add into your regime.
* Statistical Data – beyondblue.org.au and www.aihw.gov.au Australian Institute of Health & Welfare.
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