If you’re familiar with herbal remedies and health supplements, you may have come across an ingredient called ashwagandha. Or maybe you’re only just hearing about it now!
Learn everything you need to know about the ashwagandha root, from what it is and where it comes from, to its many health benefits. Read on to discover more about ashwagandha.
What is Ashwagandha and What Does it Do?
Ashwagandha is a plant that has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine practices for centuries. This ancient medicinal herb is renowned for its adaptogenic properties, helping your body to adjust physically and psychologically to stress. For this reason, ashwagandha is often linked to promoting a positive mood.
The ashwagandha root is often ground into a powder or turned into ashwagandha extract that can be easily incorporated into supplements and herbal tablets.
Where Does Ashwagandha Come From?
Ashwagandha originally comes from India, North Africa, and the Middle East. You might sometimes notice that it’s referred to by its scientific name – withania somnifera – but it’s also sometimes labelled as ‘Indian ginseng’, despite it being completely different to ginseng!
Where Can I Find Ashwagandha?
There are plenty of health supplements that contain ashwagandha that will provide your mind and body with a wealth of benefits. Within our portfolio we offer Microbiome Mood+ in which we added ashwagandha because of its adaptogenic properties.
Microbiome Mood+
If you’re looking to support your digestive health while boosting your mood and emotional wellbeing, our Microbiome Mood + is the perfect solution.
This specially formulated supplement contains a mix of 15 carefully selected live bacteria strains that survive stomach acid and bile, along with ashwagandha with adaptogenic properties. This microbiome supplement will help to support your emotional wellbeing.
