ashwagandha

• Doshic Effect: Pacifies Vata and Kapha; may increase Pitta if overused.

• Primary Action: Vitality Tonic (Rasayana).

• Best Used For: Lowering cortisol, easing nervous tension, promoting sound sleep, and calming an overactive mind. Nourishes all tissues to enhance endurance and reproductive health.

• Note: Best taken with a healthy fat (like ghee or milk) to ground its energy.