{"id":17891,"date":"2021-09-23T16:16:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T16:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bliss-flow.com\/?p=17891"},"modified":"2021-09-23T16:16:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T16:16:46","slug":"ashwagandha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bliss-flow.com\/ashwagandha\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashwagandha: The Ayurvedic Herb You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AshwagandhaAyurveda is the study of life, and it includes practices, routines, and recipes for a healthful, balanced life in tune with our universe. We live with the seasons and circadian rhythms, nourishing our bodies with bounty from the Earth. Ayurveda isn\u2019t just about healthful recipes, it includes medicinal ones as well. While listening to our doctors and utilizing western medicine is crucial when we\u2019re sick, we can blend natural and herbal remedies into our routines to keep ourselves healthy, too. One such powerful Ayurvedic herb is Ashwagandha.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashwa-what?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words \u201cAshwa,\u201d meaning horse, and \u201cGhanda,\u201d which means smell. The overall rough translation is \u201cthe smell and strength of a horse.\u201d This bush is short, squat, and sports velvety leaves and bell flowers containing orange berries. These berries resemble small tomatoes. This plant grows best in temperate climates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Is Ashwagandha Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why am I telling you about an Indian bush? Ashwagandha is special because every part of it can be used for medicinal purposes. In fact, this plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Our ancestors knew this plant – and named it – its therapeutic and strengthening qualities. Ashwagandha is considered a:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n