Ashwagandha Root
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Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, is an annual rhyzomatous herb plant grown for it's medicinal root. Taken as a tea or in a tincture or capsule form, Ashwagandha is widely popular in Ayurvedic medicine to reduce anxiety and depression and to help achieve mental clarity.
How to Use Ashwagandha
"Ashwaganda comes in various forms. While there is no standard dose, it is usually recommended that you ingest only 3 to 6 grams of this powder daily. It should also be noted that to get the maximum health benefits that the plant offers, you should make sure to use fresh ashwagandha. Ideally, you should buy organic ashwagandha to avoid ingesting pesticides and other harmful chemicals used in conventional farming. If you want to consume ashwagandha powder to maximize its healing uses, here is a recipe for ashwagandha tea with milk and cardamom." (Mercola)
Recommended Recipe
Ashwagandha Tea With Milk and Cardamom:
- ½ cup raw organic milk
- 1 teaspoon Ashwagandha powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ cup water
Boil milk, ashwagandha and honey over low heat.
Wait for it until the mixture is reduced to about ½ cup.
Add cardamom and drink while it's lukewarm. Consume this drink twice daily.
Growing Tips
Plant Ashwagandha in a warm growing season and provide well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight. The plant can grow as an annual or short-lived perennial depending on climate. The roots are ready to harvest approximately 150–180 days after planting, when the berries have formed and the leaves have begun to yellow. We harvest the roots in fall by digging up the entire plant and separating the roots from the base. Remove the red berries from their lantern-like casings, then sun-dry the roots and seeds separately.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Withania somnifera |
| Common Names | Ashwagandha, Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Plant Type | Annual Herb |
| Harvest Season | Fall, Winter; multiple harvests per year depending on planting |
| Harvest Time | Root ready 150–180 days after planting, when berries have formed and leaves begin to yellow |
| Mature Size | Up to 2–3 ft. tall and wide; can be grown in deep planters |
| Soil & Moisture | High, dry, sandy soil with consistent watering; drought tolerant once established |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone Hardiness | Outdoors 4+; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ |
| Propagation | Grown from seed; capable of harvest within one growing season |
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