Wellness, Health
Ashwagandha: The adaptogen to help you find your calm.
April 8, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us carry stress like a second skin. Whether it’s work deadlines, relationship tension, or that never-ending to-do list, our bodies are constantly interpreting these modern-day pressures as threats. And while our stress response was designed to help us survive, not knowing how to switch it off can leave us feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and out of balance.
Ashwagandha is one of nature’s most revered adaptogenic herbs, traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body adapt to stress, and support vitality. Read on to discover how it’s stood the test of time and why it’s gaining attention today.
Rooted in Ancient Wisdom
Native to India and long celebrated in Ayurvedic medicine, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a revered Rasayana, a rejuvenating tonic traditionally used to restore vitality, calm the nervous system, and support a healthy stress response. Its name, meaning “smell of a horse,” reflects its grounding nature and the strength it was believed to impart.
Ashwagandha & The Nervous System
Stress activates our HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, kicking off a hormonal cascade that floods the body with cortisol and adrenaline which you may have experienced as your ‘fight-or-flight’ response. While helpful in short bursts, chronic stress keeps this system switched on, leaving us feeling wired, tired, and out of rhythm.
Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine as a nervine to support nervous system health. As an adaptogen, it is used to help the body adapt to stress and support a healthy stress response. Like a breath of fresh air for your inner world, it gently restores a sense of calm and vitality.
Ashwagandha & Sleep
Does your mind tend to race at bedtime or you wake feeling anything but refreshed? Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support refreshing sleep and calm the nervous system, Ashwagandha has been used to help restore balance during periods of unrest. Studies show that it encourages deep rest by activating GABA pathways in the brain, nature’s own ‘relaxation switch’.
Ashwagandha & Mental Clarity
Times of ongoing demand can test our resilience and clarity. Traditionally used to support vitality and overall wellbeing, Ashwagandha may be especially helpful during moments of mental fatigue. By supporting the body’s natural ability to adapt to stress, it may help foster a sense of calm and clarity through periods of physical and mental strain.
Wanderlust Ashwagandha
At Wanderlust, we strive to harness the best of nature, consciously creating plant-active formulations to support your wellbeing, grounded in traditional use and guided by modern needs.
Our High Strength Ashwagandha is a convenient, one-capsule-daily ritual. Prefer a liquid? Our Ashwagandha herbal extract offers the same root in a readily absorbed, plant-active form. We’ve also blended Ashwagandha with complementary herbs to suit different needs, Ashwagandha + Sleep to support refreshing rest, and Ashwagandha + Energy to help maintain daily vitality.
Each Wanderlust Product is designed to support you from the inside out, so you can return to your centre, no matter what the day brings. Because when we’re grounded in ourselves, we can move through the world with clarity, calm and intention.
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