Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 50g

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Cultivated, Organic, Origin: India

An Ayurvedic herb said to give you the strength and vigour of a horse.

A natural adaptogen, Ashwagandha is known for its ability to calm the nerves, ease anxiety and aid sleep.

Studies have shown that Ashwagandha works like the amino acid GABA (naturally found in the brain) calming the nerves and promoting sleep.

Taste: Bitter-sweet

Benefits:

• Sedative
• Calming adaptogen
• Nervous system tonic

Add to hot chocolate, desserts, smoothies, porridge or superfood 'buzz' balls.  Add to hot almond milk (or other) milk, infused with honey and rosewater for a delicious night time drink.

Top Tip: Try adding it to a homemade energy snack, breakfast smoothie or healthy hot cocoa.

As a general guide for most herbs, use one to two teaspoons of dried herb or mixture of herbs to a cupful of water. Place the herb in a cup, pour on boiling water and leave to steep for ten minutes before straining.

Roots, barks and seeds may need to be decocted (simmer gently for 20-30 minutes). 

For further information and recommended dosage please consult a qualified practitioner.

We recommend that you consult a qualified practitioner before taking herbs if on medication and/or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Herbs will arrive in eco-friendly Natureflex™ film clear herb bags. This renewable, plant-sourced bag is made from PEFC/FSC® certified wood pulp and meets both industrial and home composting standards.

For bigger orders, the herbs may arrive in recycled paper bags.