Ashwagandha is one of the most revered plants in Ayurvedic medicine. Native to the Asian countries of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, it has been used for health purposes for more than 3,000 years. Ayurveda classifies ashwagandha as a “Rasayana” herb, or an elixir that works to increase human health and longevity.
The reverence for this wonder herb is well deserved, as it is packed with health properties that enhance both well-being and skin radiance. The antioxidants, choline, fatty acids and amino acids found in ashwagandha earn it a reputation as both a powerful nutritional supplement and a potent topical remedy.
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Historically, ashwagandha was ground into a fine powder and mixed with milk and honey to make an herbal tea. Today, ashwagandha powder can be incorporated as a nutritional supplement in the form of tea, in addition to more modern delights such as smoothies and juices, served up in the spa as a refreshing complement to topical treatments.Beauty begins from within, and ashwagandha provides an abundance of nutritional properties that ultimately deliver a boost of radiance:
Enhances Sleep: Studies have demonstrated ashwagandha’s effectiveness in the management of sleep loss and associated oxidative stress, which produces an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract their harmful effects. Deep sleep is essential to many skin health functions such as repair of damaged cells and restoration of collagen, elasticity and moisture.
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