My Peculiar Ashwagandha Experience
Regular readers might recall that I began micro-dosing Ashwagandha back in November.
Well, it’s been a few months now, so I thought I might share some of my experiences.
I was hoping to improve my stress and anxiety levels but, six months on, I’ve also discovered some outcomes that I wasn’t expecting.
I’m still trying to understand them.
But first, a little background.
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha (or Withania Somnifera) is a herb that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It’s thought to have a wide-range of health benefits (although there needs to be more research into these benefits, in my view).
Some of the benefits might include:
- Stress Reduction
- Improved Mood
- Increased Energy and Stamina
- Enhanced Cognitive Function
- Immune System Support
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Hormonal Balance
- Improved Sleep Quality
I’m most interested in the stress reduction capabilities of Ashwagandha and there have been some promising randomised controlled trials looking at this (this…
