Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Powder

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Powder HERB COMMON NAME : Ashwagandha HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME : Withania Somnifera FAMILY : Solanaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Planet: Mars Zodiac Sign:  Taurus Energy:  Yang Gender:  Masculine   Parts Used:  Roots Description: Ashwagandha is a warming herb.  As a member of the hot pepper family (Solanaceae), this west Indian shrub is used in Ayurvedic medicine as balancing, especially to the nervous system.  Consuming the ground roots is said to create feelings of warmth and energy without nervousness. Some people smoke the leaves to relax. This herb has been used for impotence and infertility due to the withanolides, or plant steroids, it contains. It is often combined with Mucuna pruriens in Ayurvedic medicine to treat problems with male fertility. Historical Uses: improve mental focus and clarity, brain function, help with stress, relaxation, energy, endurance, enhance athletic performance, improves memory, concentration, enhance sexual desires, increase attraction, aphrodisiac, sexual stamina, male infertility, improve sperm count, higher quality sperm, impotence, boost immunity, numbness, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, faster healing of injuries, rejuvenating, sedative, adaptogen, astringent, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, recovery after illness, aid bone degeneration, osteoporosis, help rheumatism, ease joint pain, arthritis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, balance, OCD, insomnia, sleeplessness, tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, leukoderma, bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, PMS, hiccups, Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism, weight loss, liver disease Mystical Attributes: Mystical Intentions:  attraction, sexual desire, enchantment, fertility, happiness, harmony, health and healing, intimacy, memory loss, mental abilities, passion, potency, sex magic, tantric magic, protection from insanity, relaxation Other Uses: The leaves can be rubbed on the skin to repel insects Historically used topically for wounds and swelling   Taste & Smell:  Ashwagandha means “horse-smell” in Sanskrit, after the musky sweaty horse scent of the root Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Ashwagandha is a short evergreen shrub of the Solanaceae (Nightshade) family that grows 13-30 inches tall.  The flowers are small and green.  Almost the whole plant is covered with short, fine silver-grey, branched hairs.  The stems are brownish.  The ripe fruit is orange-red; the fruit is a hairless spherical berry. Ashwagandha is a perennial that grows in hot climates (like south Florida), in a sunny location and does not grow well in full shade.  It is originally cultivated in many of the drier regions of India. Grow Ashwagandha in light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.  It prefers well-drained soils.  Sow seed in early spring in a greenhouse or indoors.  There is usually a high germination rate within 2 weeks at 70 degrees F.  Transplant the seedlings into individual pots, once they are large enough to handle.  Plant them outside after the last frost.  Consider giving the plants some protection (such as a cold frame or similar) until they are established and growing well. Leaves and fruit are harvested in spring and fall.  Harvest the root in the fall after the first frost.  The root and leaves may be powdered or dried, while the berries may be chewed or also dried.   Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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