Ashwagandha

The Ashwagandha in the Lakshmi Garden has been growing beautifully!

Many of our clients ask us how to use the Ashwagandha leaves and root at home. Ashwagandha is most widely used in its root form. However, the leaves should not be thrown away and have many benefits!

We often use the leaves topically for our clients experiencing joint pains, skin conditions or excessive swelling. In combination with other Ayurvedic herbs, we create a lepana paste that is applied to the localized area.

You can dry the leaves in the shade or dehydrator or take a few of the leaves, bruise them in the mortar and pestle, steep in hot water then drink the tea.

The plant is a wonderful herb that calms the nervous system, improves muscle weakness, and rejuvenates rasa, mamsa and shukra dhatus.

You can also make a juice (swarasa) out of the fresh leaves. Watch our IG stories on how this is done ☺️

Ashwagandha powder is also frequently used. Based on the prescription from your Ayurvedic practitioner, the powder can be taken with milk and honey or in the form of a leyham, making a delicious drink to calm the nervous system!

If you have an ashwagandha plant at home and are curious about how to use its leaves and roots, you’re welcome to email us at info@lakshmiayurveda.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you!

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