Eleuthero. If Ashwagandha is a gentle hug, then Eleuthero provides a sort of tenacity for endurance. Eleuthero, or Eleutherococcus senticosus, is about restoration. A refresh. This herb is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are herbs that give the body the ability to adapt to stress. Adapting means that it helps the body systems stay regulated under pressure. Eleuthero & The Doshas Eleuthero is an herb mostly used by the Chinese and the Russians. In fact, in the 1940’s, the Russians discovered that Eleuthero gave soldiers stamina in difficult conditions. Eleuthero brings tenacity to the body. There is an ability to fight in…
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Ashwagandha (from the family called Solanaceae), also known as Indian Ginseng, is a gentle friend. One that patiently continues to build you up. Over time, it rejuvenates. As a tonic for the nervous system, it nourishes and brings balance. It helps to tone body muscles and brings calm grounding to a stressful mind and body. Ashwagandha & the Vata Dosha Ashwagandha is best suited to the Vata dosha, according to The Ayurvedic Experience. A Vata dosha will most likely experience imbalances in Wind (symptoms of wind are alternating chills and fever, muscle nerve tension, sudden symptom changes) and/or Air (symptoms…