Ashwagandha: What is it good for?
The ashwagandha plant is attributed with many positive properties. Furthermore, it is perfectly suitable for a low-histamine diet and can be consumed either as a tea or mixed into food. Have you already integrated ashwagandha into your diet plan?
What is ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is a highly adaptable and robust plant, also known by its Latin name Withania somnifera (meaning "sleep-inducing"). The common German name for the plant, "Schlafbeere" (sleep berry), is derived from this botanical name. Native to the Middle East, North Africa, and India, it is also cultivated in England and North America. This nightshade plant can thrive even in poor soil conditions, grows to about one meter in height, and bears small red fruits that visually resemble small cherry tomatoes. This is why it is also known as "winter cherry." Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit word—translated, the term means "smell of the horse," which reflects the plant's strength.
Ashwagandha: Intake and application
Ashwagandha is highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine. The plant is considered an adaptogen, which means that it can contribute to supporting well-being on various levels. One area of application, for example, is sleep problems.
Ashwagandha and dosage
It is recommended to take ashwagandha powder once or twice a day. The dose of half a teaspoon should not be exceeded.
The ashwagandha root can also be consumed as a tea. To do this, boil half a teaspoon of the powder with hot water. It is best to combine the mixture with honey, warm milk, or ghee. These substances contribute to healthy digestion. With warm milk and cardamom, you even have a drink that comes very close to a chai latte. The powder can also be mixed into desserts, as it has a pleasant taste.
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The ingredients of ashwagandha
Usually, mainly the root of the plant is used. This contains, among other things, the following ingredients:
- Steroidal lactones: plant-specific substances such as withaferins or withanolides
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Alkaloids/saponins: secondary plant compounds such as anaferine or anahygrine
Ashwagandha side effects
In very sensitive individuals with digestive complaints, large amounts of the plant can cause diarrhea or stomach cramps. Therefore, pay attention to the correct dosage. In these cases, you should discuss taking it with a doctor:
- if you have high testosterone levels
- if you have thyroid diseases
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if you are taking certain medications such as thyroid hormones or drugs for high blood pressure and diabetes
