Nowadays, with a generation obsessed with wellness, buying vitamins from Holland and Barrett on your lunch break has become normal. ii] Auddy B, Hazra J, Mitra A, Abedon B, Ghosal S. 2008. A standardized Withania somnifera extract significantly reduces stress-related parameters in chronically stressed humans: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. JANA 11(1):51-57. Translated as ‘the strength of a horse’, ashwagandha nourishes the nervous system, helping to support relaxation and restore harmony. For these reasons, this balancing herb can be found in our Peace tea.

i] Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R. 2019. An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract. Medicine (Baltimore). 98(37): e17186. Ayurveda, the ‘science of wellbeing’ that developed in India over 5000 years ago, has a long history of using ashwagandha’s roots to nourish the mind and enhance energy, making them perfect for when we are feeling weak and exhausted. viii] Azgomi RND, Zomorrodi A, Nazemyieh H, Fazljou SMB, Bazargani HS, Nejatbakhsh F, et al. 2018. Effects of Withania somnifera on reproductive system: A systematic review of the available evidence. BioMed Research Int article ID: 4076430. Meghan Markle has been said to have used it when prepping for her wedding and taking it in capsule form. More research is needed to fully understand how this amazing herb works, and Pukka’s Herbal Research team is looking into pinning down the exact mechanisms with ongoing research projects. We are currently supporting a human study looking at the effects of ashwagandha on health. How we grow our highest quality ashwagandhaThough you can take ashwagandha while on contraception, pregnant women are not advised to take this adaptogen as it may induce early labour.

Ashwagandha is grown in India and good quality organic ashwagandha is hard to come by in the Western world, though can be found in our Peace tea. Each of our ashwagandha capsules and teas has been expertly crafted by our in-house herbal experts and nutritionists using the highest quality organic ingredients. Ayurveda (traditional medicine practiced in India) views ashwagandha as one of the most prized rejuvenating herbs, which is thought to nourish the mind and enhance energy, making ashwagandha an ideal herbal hero when we are feeling weak and exhausted. As a rejuvenating tonic, ashwagandha has been used in Ayurveda to alleviate fatigue and improve general well-being for centuries. Its effects on increasing energy, stamina and endurance are becoming increasingly known. It has been shown to significantly enhance athletic performance by improving heart and lung capacity while increasing energy levels. This makes it a great support for those who struggle with energy or have fatigue-related conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.This comes as no surprise to our herbal experts, such as our Head of Herbal Education, Jo Webber, who says: “ashwagandha has a long history of traditional use for helping us to cope with everyday stress and relax without feeling exhausted which could explain why it helps women achieve an orgasm/ or support women’s libido. Ashwagandha can be taken safely with contraceptive pills, which for some women can be a factor associated with low levels of sex drive.” Ashwagandha for men