Herbs with Rosalee8 Jan 2025

Ashwagandha for Sleep + Ashwagandha Side Effects

Ashwagandha is one of the most revered herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition, and it’s easy to see why! This amazing herb can be a wonderful ally if you’re struggling with sleep issues, anxiety, and stress – and even if you’re not. It’s a wonderfully grounding and rejuvenative herb that, when taken at the right dose, can support your health in so many ways. (However, it is worth noting that ashwagandha can have some side effects and isn’t for everyone - so be sure to tune in to learn about whether it’s the right herb for you!)

I love to work with ashwagandha, and one of my favorite recipes for it is my Ashwagandha Date Treats. You can download a beautifully illustrated recipe card for these delicious treats here: https://bit.ly/4g2zIY9

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How ashwagandha works to help improve your sleep and reduce anxiety

► Who can benefit from ashwagandha – and who should avoid taking this herb

► Why you can’t always rely on the recommended dosage on herbal products you buy at the store

► Five tips for growing and harvesting ashwagandha

► and so much more…

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Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

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