Adaptogens are a select group of herbs (and some mushrooms) that support the body’s natural ability to deal with stress. They are called adaptogens because of their unique ability to “adapt” their function according to the specific needs of the body. This may be physical, chemical or biological needs. Ashwagandha has its roots in Ayurvedic healing/medicine, and comes from such a cool family of herbs that bio-individualize to your unique needs.
Adaptogenic herbs are generally free of side effects, non-specific, and increase resistance to a wide array of physical, chemical, and biological stressors; this will help to normalize function and restore mind/body balance. Here is what this adaptogenic herb can do for you:
- Regulate stress responses
- Protect adrenal responses
- Increase immunity
- Stabilize cortisol (the hormone which is associated with fight or flight and wreaks havoc on the body when produced in excess)
- Balance hormones
- Regulate thyroid levels
- Protect the body from oxidative stress (which causes cell damage within blood cells)
- Reduce degeneration and illness
I have had fantastic responses from clients taking Ashwagandha, and it is one of my FAVORITE adaptogenic herbs.
Ashwagandha can be taken in powder, tincture or capsule form. I love tinctures because they absorb into the blood stream more readily and do not require digestion, as they are in liquid form. Drops can be put under the tongue or mixed into water/beverage of choice.
Please feel free to reach out to me for information on fantastic herbal remedies and supports such as this, and we can evaluate if Ashwagandha is the right choice for you!
