Withania AKA Ashwagandha

Withania or Ashwagandha leaf NZ

Botanical name: Withania somnifera
Common name: Ashwagandha, Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng
Part used: Root

Withania is one of the most popular herbs in India, where it is known as Ashwagandha. It is becoming increasingly popular among western herbal practitioners due to its unique and powerful properties.

In both Ayurveda and western herbal medicine, it is used as a rejuvenating tonic much the same as Ginseng is used in China; in fact, it is often referred to as ‘Indian Ginseng’. It is highly regarded for treating debility, boosting energy, supporting the immune system and is considered an aphrodisiac. Withania is one of the best herbs for treating stress firstly because of this powerful tonic effect, but secondly because it is calming and non-stimulating.

Modern research has confirmed many of the traditional uses for Withania, with studies showing that it exhibits immune enhancing, anti-stress, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. This includes some support for using Withania (Ashwagandha) for supporting ADHD treatment.

Find Withania in Kiwiherbs Calm Down, StressArrest, Sound Asleep and Bedtime Bliss.

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