Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

[Matthew Capowski]

Several esteemed herbalists have provided us good descriptions of this herb, for example:

Todd Caldecott on Ashwagandha: http://toddcaldecott.com/herbs/ashwagandha/
Michael Tierra on Ashwagandha: http://www.planetherbs.com/specific-herbs/ashwagandha-wonder-herb-of-india.html
Alan Tillotson on Ashwagandha: http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.co...t-withania-somnifera-convolvulus-species.html

 

[Matthew Capowski]

A study that found improvements to cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy adults on account of ashwangdha: Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26730141

 

[Matthew Capowski]

The Winter Cherry: Restoring Vitality http://kivasenchantments.com/the-winter-cherry-restoring-vitality.html

 

[Matthew Capowski]

The Mighty Ashwagandha, Superior Aphrodisiac and Male Fertility Tonic by Michael Tierra https://planetherbs.com/michaels-bl...ior-aphrodisiac-and-male-fertility-tonic.html

"Most tonics like ginseng, require special growing conditions and several years to develop their tonic properties (ginseng requires 7 years). Ashwagandha is unique as a tonic herb in that it is exceptionally easy to cultivate and is ready for harvest after only one year of growth."