Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root cut and sifted, sometimes spelled Ashwaganda - Bulk.

SUGGESTED USE:

Make a decoction using 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of water. Simmer 15 minutes on low. Strain. Dose: 1 cup of decoction, 2 times per day.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

During pregnancy use Ashwagandha only under the guidance of a health-care professional, as there have been some reports of the herb having abortifacient properties. Using this herb in combination with barbiturates can exacerbate their effects. The berries have caused gastrointestinal distress when consumed by children. Do not use the leaf in cases of congestion.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The common name translates from the Sanskrit ashva, "horse," and gandha, "smells like," which alludes to the virility of a horse. The species name somnifera indicates that the herb is a soporific agent.

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