Ashwagandha – the smart herb in your everyday life

Do you recognize this?

It's late at night, but your thoughts are racing. Or the alarm rings and your body feels heavy, despite eight hours of sleep. Stress, screen time and packed calendars are for many a natural part of everyday life – but also a reason why more and more people are looking for natural ways to find balance.

One herb that has gained increasing attention in recent years is ashwagandha.

What is ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a root used in Ayurveda for millennia, but which is now also being studied in the West. It is often called an adaptogen – a plant that in various ways helps the body handle stressors.

Research shows, among other things, that ashwagandha can:

• contribute to reduced stress levels and lowered cortisol (Lopresti et al., 2019)
• improve sleep quality (Singh et al., 2021)
• boost physical performance and endurance (Wankhede et al., 2021)
• support focus and concentration (Choudhary et al., 2017)

At the same time, it's important to stress that results vary between studies, and that the herb is not a “quick fix”.

Ashwagandha in our mix Hormone Harmony

With us at Superfood & berries ashwagandha is included in the mix Hormone Harmony, together with lucuma, maca, cinnamon and goji berries. The combination is designed to be an easy way to integrate adaptogens into daily life – in a smoothie, yogurt, porridge or why not in a warm evening drink.

Recipe ideas with Hormone Harmony

 Evening Harmony Latte

• 2.5 dl oat milk
• 1 tsp Hormone Harmony
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp honey or date syrup

Warm the milk, whisk in the mix and sweeten with honey. Perfect as an evening ritual to wind down.

 Yellow Harmony Smoothie

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 dl mango
• 2 dl oat milk
• 1 tbsp Hormone Harmony
• 1 tsp chia seeds

Blend until creamy – a colorful start to the day.

Why is interest so high right now?

Stress and sleep problems are something many struggle with. That more people turn to herbs like ashwagandha is perhaps not surprising – it's about finding small, natural routines that make a difference in everyday life.

Important to know

Ashwagandha is usually well tolerated, but side effects can occur and the herb can interact with certain medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid use. Always discuss with a doctor if you are unsure.

Sources

• Lopresti, A.L. et al. (2019). Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(2): 236.
• Singh, N. et al. (2021). PLOS One, 16(10): e0260390.
• Wankhede, S. et al. (2021). Nutrients, 13(6): 1832.
• Choudhary, D. et al. (2017). Journal of Dietary Supplements, 14(6): 599–612.
• NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (2024): Ashwangandha Fact Sheet.