Ashwagandha root is having a bit of a celebrity moment on social media at the moment. I was unaware of this trend until I posted something about ashwagandha seeds a few days ago. Within a week the post had been viewed 1.6 million times and received over 16.9K likes. It’s been fascinating to see how my Instagram post has resonated with people around the globe. To thank all the Instagram and Facebook viewers for their enthusiastic engagement I decided to write a recipe using ashwagandha root powder. Then I remembered that it had been a long while since I had written a blog post, so now I am sharing it with you too!
Ashwagandha root is a herb with a long history of use in Ayurvedic Medicine. It’s known as a rasayana herb in Ayurveda, which means rejuvenating, and in Western Herbalism it’s referred to as an adaptogen, (a herb that helps the body in times of stress). Ashwaganda root supports the endocrine, reproductive, immune and nervous systems; improves cognition, libido, sleep and more. In my experience it brings a deep sense of calm, and allows the body to settle into sleep with ease. It works best over time. This article written by the team at Banyan Botanicals is a great place to learn more about ashwagandha’s benefits and also its contraindications.
The powdered roots are traditionally prepared in milk or ghee as many of its compounds are fat soluble, so this recipe which contains tahini, (sesame paste), raw honey and molasses, will support nutrient absorption, while also masking the herb’s natural bitterness. The molasses and sesame paste are also packed with minerals like calcium and magnesium which tend to become depleted during stressful times, so it makes for a nutrient packed treat. The recipe is also very simple to make!
The Bonbon Recipe
1 Tablespoon organic ashwagandha root powder
1 Teaspoon raw honey
1 Teaspoon tahini, (sesame paste)
1 Teaspoon molasses, (or you can substitute with honey if you don’t have access to molasses).
Method:
Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste. Once the powders are blended together, take small spoonfuls and roll them into mini balls. The mixture makes approximately 8 small sized balls. Store in the fridge.
Eat 1-2 balls twice a day for relaxation, stress reduction, or in the evening to support restful sleep.
Where to source the herb?
Banyan Botanicals is one option I’d like to share with you. They offer a wide range of organic Ayurvedic powders and I’ve recently become an affiliate partner with them. This means that if you purchase through my link and use my discount code Petalune15, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you and you will receive a 15% discount. One of the reasons I chose Banyan Botanicals is because they also ship their powders internationally and many of the people I heard from this week in foreign countries asked me where they could source the herb.
Note: The discount code Petalune 15 will work for one time only and will give you 15% off your entire order.
For USA customers only: Banyan Botanicals also sell the ashwaganda seeds in case you’d like to grow your own roots, and until November 12th Banyan Botanicals are also offering free shipping.
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