Description
About ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a small shrub of the nightshade family with yellow-green flowers and orange-red berries, native to India, the Middle East and parts of Africa. The root is dried and ground to an earthy, slightly bitter powder.
How it is used
The powder has a long history of use in the Ayurvedic tradition, where it is typically mixed into warm milk or other drinks.
Common questions
What does ashwagandha taste like?
The root powder is earthy and distinctly bitter, with a slightly astringent finish.
How is it traditionally taken?
In India it is usually stirred into warm milk, often with honey or spices to soften the taste.
What does the name mean?
Ashwagandha comes from Sanskrit and is usually translated as smell of the horse, a reference to the scent of the fresh root.
Craft projects with ashwagandha powder
As a fine root powder, ashwagandha can be used as a botanical speckle in handmade soap.
- Soap: about 1 teaspoon per pound (454 g) of oils or soap base.
- Mix it into a little oil first, then stir it in at light trace, or into melted melt-and-pour base.
The project planner scales the amount to your batch.
Storage
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Please note
This is a dried botanical product. We make no health claims about it, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, speak to a qualified professional before using any herb.
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