Ashwagandha

Scientific Name: Withania somnifera

Description

Evergreen shrub; roots used as adaptogen.

Therapeutic Properties

Adaptogen; Nervine; Thyroid support (mild)

Temperament

Warm

How to Use

Capsules; Tincture

Dosage

Per label standardized extracts

Precautions

Hyperthyroid/autoimmune caution; pregnancy caution

Replacement / Alternatives

Eleuthero; Rhodiola

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany