Ashwagandha and Vigor Boost™
Ashwagandha is a small shrub from India. Its root has a long history in Ayurvedic practice.
In brief
- Also called Withania somnifera
- The root is the part used
- Long used in Ayurveda
- One of nine named ingredients
What it is
Ashwagandha is a small woody shrub with a root that smells a bit like a horse, which is where its Sanskrit name comes from. In Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, the root is a classic herb. Today it is one of the best-known herbs in the wellness world and is often described as an adaptogen, a word used for plants thought to help the body handle everyday stress.* Research looks at stress and sleep, and results are still being studied.
Where it comes from
The plant grows in dry regions of India, the Middle East and parts of Africa. Farmers dig up the roots, dry them and grind them into powder or process them into an extract.
Why it is in Vigor Boost
Vigor Boost lists ashwagandha as its second ingredient.* Your Vigor Boost label shows the combined blend of 82 mg per gummy, which includes this ingredient. Maca and Ashwagandha covers both roots in one read.
Worth knowing
- A root herb from Ayurveda
- Often chosen to support a healthy stress response*
- Also studied for sleep quality
- Sits beside maca in the blend
Easy ways to explore it
- Read Maca and Ashwagandha
- Open the NCCIH ashwagandha page in the sources below
- Try a wind-down routine from Steady Energy Habits
Keeps company with
Ashwagandha pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
Common questions
Is ashwagandha a stimulant?
No. It is a root herb, and it is different from caffeine.
What does adaptogen mean?
It is a popular term for plants traditionally used to support a healthy response to everyday stress.*
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
The label lists all nine ingredients together as one blend of 82 mg per gummy. Read it before your first gummy.
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