In today's video, clinical Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) speaks to recent TikTok claims of Ashwagandha blunting emotions and causing emotional dullness/apathy. Based on traditional uses and indications of using this Ayurvedic Indian herb, it is possible some people may feel lethargic while using this herb due to a constitutional mismatch. More likely, Ashley explains, is that people are hopping on a trend that pigeon-holes one effect of an herb and discounts other underlying factors. In this video, she will look at the scientific data and research surrounding the use of Ashwagandha and the likely reasons for this upsurge in health claims on TikTok.

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BuzzFeed News Article - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/fjollaarifi/ashwagandha-emotions-tiktok

Book, "The Yoga of Herbs, An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine." by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad. - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-yoga-of-herbs-an-ayurvedic-guide-to-herbal-medicine-vasant-lad/10939891

Book, "Herbs and Natural Supplements, An Evidence-Based Guide" 4th edition by Lesley Braun and Marc Cohen - https://bookshop.org/p/books/herbs-and-natural-supplements-volume-2-an-evidence-based-guide-marc-cohen/12444286

Reputable Ashwagandha Sources:

Herbalist & Alchemist - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-cac-calm-adapt

Organic India - https://organicindia.com/products/ashwagandha-capsule

Gaia Herbs - https://www.gaiaherbs.com/products/ashwagandha-root