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Sparrow

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Ashwagandha
« on: November 05, 2019, 05:30:37 PM »
Hi all,

Has anyone tried this.  It's supposed to be good for anxiety, meno and much more.  My son has ordered some for anxiety but I might give it a go too.  Apparently it boosts energy but is also calming.
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2019, 05:48:23 PM »
I thought that it is a form of yoga  ::)
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2019, 05:52:08 PM »
It's on my list of things that are good for anxiety. But don't know if I can take it alongside prescription ADs ?!
Do try it Shady and let us know how it goes.
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2019, 05:53:39 PM »
Do check B4 you mix prescribed medication with others! A Pharmacist should know.

If there's a problem with anxiety take an appropriate medication  :-\
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2019, 06:27:24 PM »
Quote from: pants46 on November 05, 2019, 05:52:08 PM
It's on my list of things that are good for anxiety. But don't know if I can take it alongside prescription ADs ?!
Do try it Shady and let us know how it goes.

If you go on webmd.com it gives info on medication clashes.
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Sparrow

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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2019, 06:29:37 PM »
Quote from: CLKD on November 05, 2019, 05:53:39 PM

If there's a problem with anxiety take an appropriate medication  :-\

Yes, but only if you want to.  Not everyone does and that's why there is an Alternatives section.  :)
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2019, 06:37:08 PM »
I would be interested to hear how you get on with it xx
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2019, 06:40:39 PM »
Quote from: AgathaC on November 05, 2019, 06:37:08 PM
I would be interested to hear how you get on with it xx

 :great:
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2019, 07:15:12 PM »
Not yoga then  ;D
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2019, 08:47:39 PM »
heard about it on the meno group I went along to, it was recommended to add to the turmeric latte to help with symptoms. I've not tried it, let us know how you get on with it. x
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2019, 11:15:22 PM »
Turmeric stains!  We have used it in India cookery for years ......... particularly in lentil curry.

Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family.

Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar. [Wikipedia]

Scientific name: Withania somnifera

Family: Solanaceae

Order: Solanales
 potato family then?
« Last Edit: November 05, 2019, 11:17:46 PM by CLKD »
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Sparrow

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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2019, 07:17:06 AM »
Thanks for that CLKD but already knew that.  The rule of thumb is never take anything that you haven't researched thoroughly, and that includes prescribed medication.

I won't be trying it for a couple of weeks anyway as I am two weeks into the treatment for the damaged skin cells on my nose.  I look like Rudolf at the moment  ::). The cream has a chemotherapy drug in it so I won't risk putting anything in my system that might clash, anyway.
« Last Edit: November 06, 2019, 07:24:57 AM by Shadyglade »
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2019, 09:20:53 AM »
I am sure that you knew but I had no idea.  Even after asking ..........

Some people avoid the potato family in their diets.
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Sparrow

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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2019, 09:50:52 AM »
Quote from: CLKD on November 06, 2019, 09:20:53 AM
I am sure that you knew but I had no idea.  Even after asking ..........

Some people avoid the potato family in their diets.

Sorry CLKD,  When you mentioned yoga I thought you were joking.  My fault. :-\
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Re: Ashwagandha
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2019, 03:23:57 PM »
Yoga has many different forms and names these days  ::)
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