ashwagandha
Indian ginseng supplement
Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub native to India and parts of Africa, used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine.
The root and berry are processed into supplements marketed for stress relief, energy, and cognitive function: I started taking ashwagandha for anxiety.
The name comes from Sanskrit words meaning "smell of horse," referring to both the root's odor and its purported ability to impart strength.
Often toxic plant family
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- powderFine dry particles
- extractConcentrated derived substance
- winter cherryPapery-husked ornamental berry
leaves · berry · cultivar · alkaloids · glycosides
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- energyPower to do work
- strengthPower to exert force
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
restorative · tonic · vigor · testosterone · libido · fertility · muscle · recovery
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- calmFree from agitation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
unwind · de-stress · sleep · insomnia · restfulness · GABA · nervous system · adrenal fatigue
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
modulation · adaptogenic · neuroprotective · non-specific · adrenal · ginseng · maca · holy basil
Enclosed dose container
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- powderFine dry particles
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- standardizedMade uniform across cases
dosage · bioavailability · cycling · stack · nootropic · full-spectrum · formulation · potency
nightshade
Often toxic plant family
winter cherry · leaves · berry · cultivar · alkaloids · glycosides
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
rejuvenation · restorative · tonic · vigor · testosterone · libido · fertility · muscle · recovery · athletic
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- calmFree from agitation
- relaxationState of being unwound
soothing · unwind · de-stress · sleep · insomnia · restfulness · GABA · nervous system · adrenal fatigue · burnout
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
equilibrium · modulation · adaptogenic · neuroprotective · non-specific · adrenal · ginseng · maca · holy basil · reishi
capsule
Enclosed dose container
standardized · dosage · bioavailability · cycling · stack · nootropic · full-spectrum · formulation · potency
pitta
Soft, pocketable flatbread
- botanicalsherbs, spices, tea, flowers, lavender
- health supplementssupplements, vitamins, herbs, probiotics, herbal remedies
- home remedieshoney, lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric
- plant extractsaloe vera, almond extract, vanilla extract, lemon extract, orange extract
- Powdersbaby powder, baking soda, flour, talcum powder, cocoa powder
- relaxation aidsstress ball, weighted blanket, massage chair, diffuser, aromatherapy
ashwagandhacaffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
guarana · ginseng · yerba mate · green tea extract · cocaine
ashwagandhacortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
adrenaline · epinephrine · stress hormones · stimulants · caffeine pills