Ashwagandha?

[GrandmaKarey]

I’m just hearing about Ashwagandha and the claims that it helps with sleep as well as other issues.

Stress and anxiety: Ashwagandha is often promoted for its ability to relieve stress and anxiety

Sleep: Ashwagandha is sometimes promoted for its ability to help people sleep

Cognitive function: Ashwagandha is sometimes promoted for its ability to improve cognitive function.

This product is brand new to me. I’ve never heard of it before, nor know anyone that uses it or has used it. Does anyone have experience or know much about it? I’m just curious more than anything.

[Madlegs1]

Same as yourself.I'm going through a bad patch and decided I may asell try some.

I did a fairly cursory research and bought one from Sensilab.

They aren't cheap.

I'll let you all know how I get on after a month.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to Madlegs1]

I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!

[ChrisColumbus]

It gets mentioned occasionally: there was a post about it with a few replies last year:

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

[GrandmaKarey in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Thank you!

[LotteM]

I tried it several years ago, during my search for an effective medicine and while the RLS was badly controlled. I still have half a bottle left. Didn’t do a thing. Although anything positive during that time I wanted to ascribe to ashwaganda (or whatever else I tried, always one at a time). Bit one always has better and worse moments or days

I suspect many of these suggested supplements and the like have a high placebo value.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to LotteM]

I’m sorry it didn’t help. I think we’re all looking for that miracle combination to get some relief. Thank you for your reply!

[Jelbea]

Ashwagandha should not be taken by anyone on blood thinning medications as it could cause a bleed. Just mentioned in case anyone here is thinking of trying it.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to Jelbea]

That’s good to know! I take baby aspirin once a day, which I’d have no problem stopping if necessary. I guess I’m just more curious than anything, if anyone had either good or bad results. I’m having a rough patch and grasping at straws right now!

[Jelbea in reply to GrandmaKarey]

You are probably OK on one baby aspirin daily. If you were taking warfarin or any of the newer blood thinners it would be more of an issue. Anyhow I hope your rough patch becomes smooth again very soon. Good Wishes

[GrandmaKarey in reply to Jelbea]

Thank you so much!

[Sunshine1932]

I take it but I have only been on it for a few months. I believe it is something to take consistently along with a good healthy diet and making sure all vitamins and minerals are in line and none deficient. It certainly isn't a one bottle fixes all.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to Sunshine1932]

Sadly, I don’t think that exists! Thank you for sharing your experience, I appreciate it.

[userotc]

Ive cycled it for a long time, not specifically for sleep. As Sunshine indicates, its not a single fix and its just part of my protocol for another syndrome.

Mum doesn't include it in her nutrition protocol for RLS - yet!

[GrandmaKarey in reply to userotc]

Good to know, thank you!

[Guitarpickin]

I take it periodically in times of stress or when PMSing. I think it helps but it’s no miracle supplement. I haven’t taken it in a year or so but it hit my radar again when I was recently listening to a neuroscientist talk about stress management. His opinion was that it was a helpful sleep/calming aid. I haven’t heard of it being successful for RLS but sounds like there’s an argument to be made for insomnia or stress relief.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to Guitarpickin]

I don’t have to worry about PMS anymore, thankfully! 😆 Thank you for the information, though. Anything that can help stress is worth looking into!

[CalmRestPeace]

It's an anti-inflammatory so prolonged use should help a bit to lessen your RLS if your diet leans towards being anti-inflammatory.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to CalmRestPeace]

Oh, that’s interesting info, thank you!

[Eryl]

I took two capsules every night to break the cycle of stess causing insomnia causing stress etc. but now I only take one ocasionally if I have a problem. I heard that you shouldn't take it if you're sensitive to nightshades.

[Madlegs1 in reply to Eryl]

How did you get on with it. At what time did you take it?

Empty stomach or what?

Looking forward to hearing all the details!

Thank you.

[Eryl in reply to Madlegs1]

Initially I took it immediately before going to bed so not on a completely full stomach but not as empty as first thing in the morning. Now I only take it when I can't settle as it regulates cortisol levels. It's not recomended that you should take a full dose regularly

for more than three months.

[Madlegs1 in reply to Eryl]

Thanks.I'll certainly try it ,but without great expectations!😝

[GrandmaKarey in reply to Eryl]

Good to know, thank you!

[0rangetulip]

hi grandmakarey

I used a supposedly very good high strength make for six months 3 yrs ago but like LotteM it didn’t do a thing!! My stepdaughter also used it but gave up after 3/4 months without any seeable/feel able results but of course we are all different.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to 0rangetulip]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!

[violetta254]

It did nothing for me. I tried it for a few months.

[GrandmaKarey in reply to violetta254]

Thank you for sharing, I’m hearing that a lot.

[wayoveryonder]

Ashwagandha - Do not use in case of hepatic insufficiency

[Typicallygaslit]

I’m taking it for my joints, it’s fantastic for this purpose. I’ve stopped it three times and each time the wrist pain I had special problems with came back. I have to take 2x1 tsp per day to have an effect so I also take it at night. My sleep is so erratic right now I don’t know for sure if it helps with the sleep but I think it might help. a little. I also use Shisandra. The trick with herbs is that you have to take sufficient amounts. I get this bulk so it’s very cheap.