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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Winter cherry root — an adaptogen for wired-and-tired nights, not a stimulant.
Flavor
Horse-stable pungent, bitter, and earthy — traditionally hidden in warm milk.
Symptoms
anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, low mood
In favor
Calming rather than jittery
Against
Nightshade family — avoid if sensitive
Grow lab
Yes
Days to harvest
150–180 days to a harvestable root