Feeling the stress of the most wonderful time of the year? Well, don't feel bad, so is just about everybody else. Today we will take a look at Ashwagandha and I will fill you in on how it can help you power through the holiday season.
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| Ashwagandha plant. |
Ashwagandha is an herb popular in Ayurvedic medicine. It is known for its restorative effects and helps to strengthen the immune system, making it the perfect remedy for holiday stress and protection against the colds and flus that circulate this time of year. It would also be helpful on January 1st after a late night on New Year's Eve. The easiest way to add ashwagandha to your diet is with powder made from the roots.
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| Ashwagandha roots. |
You can add ashwagandha powder to soups and stews, a pot of rice or beans, but I'm going to show you how to make a simple warm beverage that takes a few minutes to make. It is insanely easy and will warm you on those cold winter nights while imparting its strength and protection to you. The following is taken from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs.
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| Cinnamon-Ashwagandha Milk Recipe. |
First, gather the ingredients.
Never seen ashwagandha powder before? Get a closer look.
Warm the milk over low heat and then add the powders.
Add a little honey and stir until blended. Really it will never be totally blended and when you are drinking it you might find it gets chalky towards the bottom, so beware. I personally like to drink the mud in the bottom of the cup because I feel like that is where the most healing part of the drink resides.
Here's to your health this winter!
~ Love & Light ~
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