Ashwaganda, the plant named after the power of the horse, is said to impart its intrinsic nature of vitality and prowess to the human body when taken. Known for its virility, Ashwaganda is thought to arouse the memory of potency in every cell of the body. 

                                                                                         ---Maya Tiwari, Ayurveda Secrets of Healing 

 

Common Name:      Ashwaganda 

Botanical Name:      Withania somnifera 

Parts Used:               root 

 

In every continent on earth, there are plant medicines that have powerful, wide-spectrum healing and rejuvenating effects. In China, it is ginseng, in Peru, maca. In India, ashwaganda is the name of one of the most highly prized tonic herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, ashwaganda enhances the immune system, reduces the effects of stress, restores vitality when there is fatigue and nervous exhaustion, balances hormones, restores weakened muscles, and aids tissue repair. Its aphrodisiac effect restores sexual desire and function. Ashwaganda is also a nervine, and can help relieve insomnia. 

 

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Ashwaganda is a key ingredient in Healthy Heart's Radiant Formula, which also contains maca, fo-ti, beet powder, carrot powder, spirulina, bee pollen, and hawthorne berry. Radiant Formula is a wonderful overall daily support for energy, immunity and mood. 

 

Contraindications: Do not use while pregnant. Click here for a list of herbs that are not to be taken when pregnant.