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Back to our roots

There’s a good reason ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been used as a herbal medication for thousands of years. The plant has adaptogenic properties, offering benefits to both body and brain. Ashwagandha has long been used to reduce anxiety, depression and stress, and to increase concentration and energy levels.

The recent uptick in its popularity is not entirely unexpected. Ashwagandha, probably the best-known of all the plants

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