Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic rasayana, and has been treasured for its ability to revitalise and rejuvenate for more than six thousand years. It helps down-regulate the body's stress response, promote restorative sleep, calm the mind and support healthy ageing.
While the SuperFeast philosophy has been born out of the Daoist traditions, we certainly resonate with several Ayurvedic elements to healing, and Ashwagandha is a herb that we are very proud to include in our range. For anyone not familiar with Ayurvedic medicine, a rasayana is what a tonic herb is to Chinese Medicine.
A few of the amazing actions of Ashwagandha include:
䷁ A potent Jing herb; provides stamina
䷁ A reproductive tonic
䷁ Can support HPA axis regulation, supporting a healthy stress response
䷁ Used to support a yoga and meditation practice
䷁ As an aphrodisiac
䷁ Promote healthy sleep patterns
䷁ Anti-inflammatory
䷁ Antioxidant
䷁ Maintain/support healthy reproductive hormones