Readers of my blogs will know that I have suffered from adrenal stress and have looked into a number of ‘alternative cures’. I’ve looked into and talked about Macca but I never actually got around to using it because I discovered Ashwagandha first. I’ve been using Ashwagandha for several months and I do believe it’s gone a long way in helping me. I’m starting to feel ‘normal’ again.
What is it?
Ashwagandha (meaning: strength of a horse) is a known herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Found in India, it’s an evergreen shrub the roots of which are used medicinally. It has a reputation for improving strength, energy and stamina.
It’s an adaptogenic herb suitable for long-term use (avoid if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding).
Stress
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen: a class of herbal medicines that improve energy and help the body adapt to stress. It relaxes the nervous system and increases strength and stamina. Excellent for promoting restful sleep; its antioxidant effects help immunity and increase white blood cell count and reduces arthritic pain and inflammation.
Research published in the journal of Phytomedicine (2000) found Ashwagandha was ‘comparable to some orthodox drugs for treating anxiety and depression’.
Mind Body and Sole 
It is so nice to hear from other people who have found adaptogens. It too has changed my life. I also suffered from stress which lead to bad allergies. Do you know that you can get 12 adaptogens in one spray instead of just taking one? The spray is the highest absorbtion rate according to the Physicans Desk Refferance. And you get the benifits of more adaptogens helping your body deal with stress. In these days, we need to spread the word about adaptogens so more people can get the benifits. Thanks for joining the coalition.
Thanks Jeanine. You are right, these are the kinds of things people should know about. In my case, test after test, revealed nothing so I suppose I was just expected to give up and give into the chronic tiredness Do let me know what this ‘spray’ is, won’t you, I’m curious.
Maria