Element: Earth & Fire
Direction: South
Chakra: Root
Astrological/Zodiac: Sagittarius
Planet: Ketu & Mars
Numerical Vibration: 66
Keywords: Spiritual knowledge, wisdom, revitalize, calming, reduce stressors, adaptogen, balance, longevity, love, Sex magick, strength
Masculine (yang) energy
Dieties: Apollo & Asclepius
Metaphysical Uses: Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb meant to help us get in touch with higher wisdom, success, and expansiveness – perfect for the idealistic and the truth-seeking Archer.
Possible magickal uses for Organic Ashwagandha Root:
- Combine with herbs, oils and crystals that have similar properties to potentially increase magick’s power.
- Use combinations to dress candles for specific intent.
- Make an offering of herb to a Goddess or God.
- Powder with herbs and resins to create incense, burn on Charcoal discs.
- Infusion – Place herb in a cup, then pour hot water over them, steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Infusions can be used in the sacred cup for specific magickal workings, moons, or times of year. – Place herb in a cup, then pour hot water over them, steep for 15-20 minutes, strain.
- Add herbs to sachets, or talisman’s.
- When making a spell box include herbs related to your intent.
- Sprinkle herbs around sacred space that match your magickal intent.
- Withania somnifera is a perennial shrub in the nightshade family. It has been used for thousands of years throughout Asia and still holds an important place in herbal formulations today. In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha root is highly valued as an adaptogenic tonic. Sometimes written as Ashwagandha, this well-loved root can be decocted, integrated into herbal tea blends, and tinctured.
- Ashwagandha is native to India where it grows in the wild. It is also cultivated throughout the country for larger production needs. Ashwagandha is a highly revered botanical used in Ayurveda and is praised for its adaptogenic and tonic properties. In many Asian countries, all parts of the plant are utilized, and the tender leaves are eaten as a gentle nourishing herb. It has been part of their repertoire for millennia. 'Ashwagandha' literally means 'smelling like a horse' which most likely refers to its actual scent.
- In Ayurveda it is a helpful sleep aid and used to balance various conditions that arise from 'vata dosha' imbalances. It is believed to encourage youth and vitality. It is considered a grounding and nourishing herb and supportive to female well-being. Bitter, sweet, astringent in flavor and energetically warming (mildly).
- Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen and a nervine to help cope with stress and supports overall cognitive health
- Ashwagandha as a “yang tonic” promotes a more robust constitution, strengthens the body and mind (and semen in men), supports clearance of nervous debility, and potentiates reproductive hormones. The less nervous you are and the more strong and able you feel in your body, the more energy you have to be active and creative for your passion. These are just a few of the yang qualities that ashwagandha can bolster up.
PRECAUTIONS FOR HERBS
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OILS
Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take it internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
Before using, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
** Use at your own risk.
** Metaphysical properties and/or outcomes are not guaranteed.
