Our day to day lives can be stressful and overwhelming, and sometimes it’s so stressful that we turn to food like chocolate for an afternoon pick me up. But did you know that there is an ingredient in FX Chocolate that has been used for centuries to naturally reduce stress and anxiety, along with a load of other health benefits? If you don’t know what ashwagandha is, what it is good for, and why you need it, read on to find out more about the powerful, healing ashwagandha root. 

What is Ashwagandha? 

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers native to India and North Africa. For over 3,000 years, its extracts and powder form have been used for relieving stress, increasing energy levels, and improving concentration.The Sanskrit name for ashwagandha translates to the smell of the horse, which refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength.

Ashwagandha is one of the most popular adaptogens, non-toxic plants that are marked as helping the body resist stressors of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological. These herbs and plants are century-old remedies and healers in Chinese and Ayurvedic healing traditions.

Benefits: Why Do I Need It?

There are a multitude of benefits when it comes to adding ashwagandha to your daily routine. Ashwagandha has a multitude of benefits, including studies that show it has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and has positive effects on insulin secretion and sensitivity. It has also been shown to benefit the immune system, help reduce swelling, and reduce osteoarthritis symptoms.

Ashwagandha is best known for its ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Studies in both humans and animals have shown blocking powers in stress pathways to reduce symptoms in people with stress and anxiety disorders.

Apart from stress reduction, ashwagandha supplements may have powerful effects for increasing testosterone levels and significantly boost sperm quality and fertility in men.

Where to Find It?

In some parts of the world, people eat ashwagandha shoots, seeds, and fruit, though more commonly ashwagandha is found in either extract or powder form. You can also find ashwagandha in pill form or more so nowadays, integrated into certain superfood brands like protein bars, chips, or even face moisturizer. In our ashwagandha-infused Focus FX Chocolate, we combine the rich antioxidants of dark caco with the clarity and serenity-inducing ashwagandha to give you, your brain, and your body the stress relief and calmness it needs. Try out our other adaptogenic chocolates for a natural incorporation of healing herbs and plants for a taste you can feel better in your body and mind about.