Pukka Herbs Wholistic Ashwagandha, Organic Natural Formula, Pack of 60 Capsules

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If you would like to find out more about the benefits of Ayurveda, take a look at our wellbeing articles. You will find plenty of helpful tips and advice for living a healthy lifestyle, including information on getting the most out of your Pukka products. Ashwagandha has wonderfully strengthening and nourishing properties. As an adaptogen it helps the body to cope with the increasing everyday demands of modern life and counters the effects of stress on the body. This is because it contains active plant compounds that help restore balance and harmony. It shares many of its strengthening properties with shatavari, another celebrated rejuvenating adaptogen from the Ayurvedic tradition. A growing body of evidence is now being collated around this powerful herb with an impressive variety of health benefits. What is ashwagandha good for?

Ayurveda, the ‘science of wellbeing’ that developed in India over 5000 years ago, has a long history of using ashwagandha’s roots to nourish the mind and enhance energy, making them perfect for when we are feeling weak and exhausted. Ashwagandha’s ability to help the body adapt to stress is reflected by its ability to thrive in very dry conditions in poor-quality soils. Most plants would suffer from severe stress in such an environment but ashwagandha can thrive! A growing body of evidence is now being collated around this powerful herb with an impressive variety of health benefits.Each of our ashwagandha capsules and teas has been expertly crafted by our in-house herbal experts and nutritionists using the highest quality organic ingredients. Ashwagandha has long been used in ayurvedic tradition to nourish the mind and relax the nervous system. Due to its amazing benefits, you'll find our ashwagandha supplements and teas in our relax, sleep, and women's ranges. Ayurveda (traditional medicine practiced in India) views ashwagandha as one of the most prized rejuvenating herbs, which is thought to nourish the mind and enhance energy, making ashwagandha an ideal herbal hero when we are feeling weak and exhausted. Ashwagandha is grown in India and good quality organic ashwagandha is hard to come by in the Western world, though can be found in our Peace tea. Ayurveda, the ‘science of wellbeing’ that developed in India over 5000 years ago, views ashwagandha as one of the most prized rejuvenating herbs. It is traditionally used to nourish the mind and enhance physical vigour. Classed as a modern-day ‘ adaptogen’, ashwagandha adapts to the needs of the body, helping to support it and reduce negative changes during times of emotional and physical stress by strengthening the hormonal and nervous systems.

Ashwagandha is traditionally used as an aphrodisiac in both men and women. This makes sense as it helps support a healthy stress response. Ashwagandha is one of Pukka’s hero herbs. Part of the nightshade family, the root has been used as a traditional rejuvenating tonic to help people of all ages with stress-related situations. The most revealing family feature is its small red berries, like cherry tomatoes, which explain its other common name ‘winter cherry’. We are here to inspire you to embrace all nature offers. Nourishing your mind and body at every moment to help you lead a healthier, happier life. Blended by our in-house team of qualified herbal experts, discover our range of herbal tea and supplements. Combining traditional herbal wisdom with the latest scientific research, our products support digestion, sleep, and energy, as well as immunity and relaxation. There was a time where if you announced how many supplements and capsules you were taking, you were looked upon as if you had issues. Lindsay is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist with a passion for bringing plants and people together. Through her work as a teacher and practitioner, she is passionate about helping people feel empowered in their health through community organic gardening, health education, and connection with nature. She has worked in clinical practiced with naturopathic doctors and MD’s alike, bridging the gap between alternative and conventional medicine to bring comprehensive, research based botanical medicine to her local communities. With an undergraduate degree in horticulture and a Masters in herbal medicine, plants are Lindsay's love language. She currently serves as the herbal educator for Pukka Herbs in the US, and teaches clinical nutrition at her alma mater, the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is a guest lecturer at herbal medicine schools and conferences throughout the US. Qualifications:Women's Health talks to specialists behind the rising use of this herb and works out what ashwagandha can really do for your mental health. What is it ashwagandha? This comes as no surprise to our herbal experts, such as our Head of Herbal Education, Jo Webber, who says: “ashwagandha has a long history of traditional use for helping us to cope with everyday stress and relax without feeling exhausted which could explain why it helps women achieve an orgasm/ or support women’s libido. Ashwagandha can be taken safely with contraceptive pills, which for some women can be a factor associated with low levels of sex drive.” Ashwagandha for men As a rejuvenating tonic, ashwagandha has been used in Ayurveda to alleviate fatigue and improve general well-being for centuries. Its effects on increasing energy, stamina and endurance are becoming increasingly known. It has been shown to significantly enhance athletic performance by improving heart and lung capacity while increasing energy levels. This makes it a great support for those who struggle with energy or have fatigue-related conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.