St. Francis Herb Farm Strest

Ashwagandha – or Withania somnifera – is arguably the most prominent herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Known as the “Prince of herbs”, it has long been revered as a powerful rejuvenating tonic that supports resiliency and longevity.

This woody shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa has a pungent root that offers a broad range of therapeutic benefits.

Ashwagandha’s use is found in sacred Ayurvedic texts, described as “rasayana” – one that promotes a youthful state of physical and mental health and expands happiness. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words “’ashva’, meaning horse, and ‘gandha’, meaning odour, in reference to the root’s horsey-like smell. Somnifera is Latin for “sleep-inducing” – a testament to its abilities in supporting calm and sleep.

These benefits are attributed to its “adaptogenic” properties.

Ashwagandha is an exceptionally beneficial adaptogen. For an herb to benefit health at a systemic level, it needs a complex blend of phytochemicals with a wide range of actions on the human body. Ashwagandha is one of the very few herbs in the world with a complex blend of this type, which is why its use offers a broad spectrum of health benefits!

Because of its potent therapeutic effects and versatility, ashwagandha is a key ingredient in several of our bestselling Strest® formulas, as well as in single herb tincture and capsule form.

Our Ashwagandha are prepared from a proprietary Certified Organic ashwagandha root – KSM-66® – a clean, sustainably sourced ashwagandha backed by clinical studies supporting its positive effects on stress and anxiety. This root is dried into a concentrated full-spectrum 12:1 extract (each capsule contains the equivalent of 3600mg of ashwagandha root) with a minimum of 5% withanolides (the beneficial compounds), providing enhanced potency and absorption in the convenience of a vegetarian capsule.

Research on KSM-66 Ashwagandha has shown benefits in:

• Reducing Stress & Anxiety
• Enhancing Memory and Cognition
• Improving quality of sleep
• Promoting muscle strength, size and recovery
• Enhancing endurance
• Promoting sexual function in men and women
• Promoting longevity

Medicinal Ingredients:
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea, root), Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum, leaf), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, root), Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus, root), Milky Oat Seed (Avena sativa, seed), Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis, fruit)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Distilled water, certified organic alcohol

Dosage:

Adults: Take 3 mL (90 drops) 2 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach. Not to be taken immediately before bedtime. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond one month.

Cautions and Warnings:

Consult a health care practitioner before use: if you have high blood pressure, bipolar disorder, a bipolar spectrum disorder, diabetes, or any type of acute infection; if you are taking antidepressants, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control pills, or heart or blood thinning medications. Consumption with alcohol or other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist

Contraindications:

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Known Adverse Reactions:

Hypersensitivity has been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.