Ashwagandha

chris1002

[font=Maven Pro]I've been doing a lot of research on Ashwagandha. Check out info here[font=Maven Pro] . There seem to be[/font] many potential mental health benefits. [/font]

[font=Maven Pro]In Sanskrit, ashwagandha translates to “the smell of a horse” (probably because its roots smell like horse sweat). In India, it’s often called Indian ginseng, and is used as a nerve tonic for a wide range of conditions, including insomnia, joint inflammation, and rheumatism.[/font]

[font=Maven Pro]Botanists know ashwagandha as Withania somnifera, the shrub that’s native to southern Asia. It’s a nightshade (aka a cousin to tomatoes. Be warned, Tom Brady!) with deep, thick roots. That’s where it stores its relaxing compounds.[/font]

[font=Maven Pro]Has anyone tried it in their stacks? What do you think?[/font]

Neuro

Sorry, removed your links because the second one redirected to spam.

I've tried ashwagandha in the past and it did not seem to help at all. In fact, it just made me tired. I personally don't like this herb because it can mess up your thyroid hormones.

Galaxyshock

I like it, definitely decreases stress levels. In my experience Ashwagandha is one of the most calming adaptogens, probably why it can make you tired so best take it in the evening in that case.

Haven't experienced thyroid issues, but I've read a few anecdotes of that so some caution is adviced.

Galaxyshock

I think Ashwagandha synergizes with the SNRI I'm on (Duloxetine). I get more of the nice side of serotonin like feeling calm, content and satisfied with life.

Neuro

That effect sounds great, I wonder if it's more to do with it boosting Triiodothyronine than its main effects. Triiodothyronine augmentation is pretty common for depression.

Galaxyshock

It's possible I guess, I did know Ashwagandha raises thyroid hormones but didn't know they can also affect depression.