Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera powder

Ashwagandha
- Ayurvedic spice in powder -

Botanical name: Withania Somnifera 

Origin: India

Harvest 2023

Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, winter cherry or Withania Somnifera, its botanical name, is an ingredient with tonic-adaptogenic properties, and a powerful antioxidant. It belongs to the Solanaceae family, the same as tomato and eggplant, and appears as a woody shrub with fruits ranging in color from yellow to red.

Ashwagandha grows spontaneously in India and Nepal, but also in some areas of the Mediterranean such as Sardinia.

The active principles of ashwagandha are mainly in the roots, from which the powder is obtained, available for online purchase on Terza Luna.

Properties and benefits of Ashwagandha

The properties attributed to ashwagandha are numerous. There are many studies that are deepening its ability to induce apoptosis of cancer cells, as well as its countless other properties. Ayurvedic medicine has always used it mainly as a tonic: ashwagandha is indeed an adaptogen, and its properties and benefits are similar to those of ginseng.

Benefits of Ashwagandha for women

It is considered a female ginseng, as it does not have the contraindications of ginseng on the female body, due to the high production of testosterone. Ashwagandha for women is therefore extremely beneficial, and allows to support the body in case of stress, weakness and fatigue (as well as rhodiola root). It is also important to counteract sleep disorders, hence its botanical name is precisely Withania Somnifera. Ashwagandha owes its benefits as an immunomodulator and anti-inflammatory to molecules called withanolides and to saponins and other alkaloids such as withanin and withasomnine, which regulate sleep. According to some studies, ashwagandha would also be beneficial in the treatment of anxiety and useful in supporting cognitive and neurological functions, acting as a neuroprotector.

Contraindications of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has important properties, however if consumed in high quantities it could cause irritation at the intestinal level and vomiting. It is always good to pay attention to any allergies to the plant before proceeding with consumption. Ashwagandha powder is very bitter, so if sweetened it is necessary to take into account the daily consumption of sugar.

Ashwagandha: when to take it?

The recommended dose of Ashwagandha for an effective effect is about 2-3 grams of root powder per day. Ashwagandha should be taken with main meals and distributed throughout the day. If you want to consume the daily dose in one go, it should be taken in the morning and not in the evening, with breakfast, added to porridge, muesli or smoothies. Alternatively, it can be consumed dissolved in water or in a glass of plant-based milk, as is customary in traditional Indian medicine, to support the immune system and for an antiviral effect.

Ashwagandha: where to buy it?

If you are wondering where to buy ashwagandha powder, Terza Luna is the answer. We have selected the best ashwagandha, available for online purchase in our e-shop of rare teas and spices to enrich your pantry with this ingredient with beneficial properties. You can buy ashwagandha online on Terza Luna in a 100g format, at a cost of 8€.

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Useful Links and In-depth Information:

• http://old.iss.it/binary/drog/cont/Schede_W.pdf