@clayandspark: Ashwagandha is a humble little shrub with a root that has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years, and its name is Sanskrit for smell of a horse. Today researchers are looking at how it relates to everyday stress. In one study of 60 stressed adults, morning cortisol fell 23 percent over 60 days while placebo barely moved. The picture is still early though: a broader mood score showed no clear difference, trials are small and short, and there are rare liver and thyroid reports. Follow for a new ingredient every day. #Ashwagandha #IngredientOfTheDay #Adaptogens #StressSupport #ClayAndSpark Not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting supplements.