Ashwagandha root powder

Ashwagandha’s Sanskrit name means “smell of horse”, for the earthy scent of the root and the old idea that it gives the strength of one.

Origin & Traditional Use

Withania somnifera is a small shrub of the nightshade family found across India, the Middle East and Africa. Its root has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for thousands of years as a rasayana, a restorative tonic.

Uses by Tradition

Witchcraft & Folk Magick

• Strength sachet: add a spoonful to a red cloth bag to carry through a demanding stretch of work or life.
• Steadying jar: keep it in a jar by the bed with a grounding herb through times of strain.

A Simple Working

• Light a red chime candle.
• Place a teaspoon of ashwagandha powder in the centre of a small square of red cloth.
• Add a pinch of ground ginger.
• Name the challenge you need endurance for.
• Gather the cloth and tie it with red thread.
• Carry it until the challenge has passed, then return the contents to the earth.

Pairs Well With

• Ginger, for heat and drive.
• Bay leaves, for victory in a hard task.
• Angelica root, for protection while you push through.
• A red chime candle, for courage and strength.

Lore & History

Ashwagandha appears in the classical Ayurvedic texts, the Charaka Samhita among them, and remains one of the best-known plants of Indian herbal tradition.

What You Receive

Ashwagandha root powder, available in 1 oz, 2 oz and 1 lb.