Railyard Apothecary is launching our Herb of the Month program! Every month we will feature an herb through education and discounted pricing.
available as a dried herb at 50% of retail price and as tincture at 25% off retail price!
December's featured herb is Ashwagandha (scientific name Withania somnifera). a commonly used "adaptogenic" herb. It is considered an adaptogen because it helps the body to respond to stressors in a more balanced way. Similar to plants like ginseng, it supports energy levels, vitality and resiliency to stress. It seems to work by preventing the body's stress hormones from either jumping too high or dropping too low. The thing that makes it unique among other adaptogens is that it's a bit relaxing and promotes deep restful sleep (while still increasing energy levels over time).
Ashwagandha's native habitat includes India where it's use as an herb is most famous. It grows wild in other parts of Asian and in Africa. In Vermont it is cultivated as an annual quite easily, and we're happy to share that it's commonly grown by our local herb farmers, making it a great local herb to get to know.
It is taken as a tincture, tea (decoction), powder, or is combined into more elaborate herbal preparations. To get the best effects, it should be taken daily for at least several weeks, but some people may need to take it for several months to see noticeable changes. It is traditionally taken as a powder with warm milk and honey before bed.
Learn more at the classes! See below for details:
available as a dried herb at 50% of retail price and as tincture at 25% off retail price!
December's featured herb is Ashwagandha (scientific name Withania somnifera). a commonly used "adaptogenic" herb. It is considered an adaptogen because it helps the body to respond to stressors in a more balanced way. Similar to plants like ginseng, it supports energy levels, vitality and resiliency to stress. It seems to work by preventing the body's stress hormones from either jumping too high or dropping too low. The thing that makes it unique among other adaptogens is that it's a bit relaxing and promotes deep restful sleep (while still increasing energy levels over time).
Ashwagandha's native habitat includes India where it's use as an herb is most famous. It grows wild in other parts of Asian and in Africa. In Vermont it is cultivated as an annual quite easily, and we're happy to share that it's commonly grown by our local herb farmers, making it a great local herb to get to know.
It is taken as a tincture, tea (decoction), powder, or is combined into more elaborate herbal preparations. To get the best effects, it should be taken daily for at least several weeks, but some people may need to take it for several months to see noticeable changes. It is traditionally taken as a powder with warm milk and honey before bed.
Learn more at the classes! See below for details:
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Railyard Apothecary
270 Battery Street Burlington, VT 05401 Store Hours
HOLIDAY HOURS: OPEN WED. 11/27 9AM-2PM CLOSED ON THURS. 11/28 AND FRI. 11/29 OPEN SAT. 11/30 FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: 50% OFF RAILYARD APOTHECARY BLENDS (MENTION THIS MESSAGE FOR DISCOUNT) Monday - Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm |
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