Ingredient

Ashwagandha Root and Siberian Ginseng Infusion

Withania somnifera; Eleutherococcus senticosus

Some say that roots, just because they're roots, have the power to ground and stabilise you.

Where do we get these roots?

Lush UK purchases these materials from different suppliers through a distributor, with the country of origin depending on stock availability. All of our distributors and suppliers must comply with our strict standards and policies. We buy the roots dried and powdered as the majority of the world's production is powdered to be sold as food supplements.

With seven manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.

What are the benefits of ashwagandha root and Siberian ginseng?

These two roots have been selected for their supposed adaptogenic action. Adaptogens are plants thought to help our systems cope better with external and internal stress. Rather than treating a single issue, adaptogens act on the body as a whole, helping to maintain good health throughout life's ups and downs.

These properties usually occur when the plants are ingested, but some think they may also be beneficial when applied topically, helping the skin to be more resistant and resilient. The roots also have a tonic effect that revitalises and invigorates the skin!

Different countries, similar medicines

Ashwagandha is often called 'Indian ginseng' even though it belongs to a completely different plant family. It is, in fact, a member of the nightshade family and bears tiny, round, red fruits enclosed in a leafy husk, much like physalises. In Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine, the root is said to promote good health, healing and sleep.

Siberian ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine to provide vitality and energy (as well as treat many other ailments) and in traditional Russian medicine to stimulate the immune system. It is a thorny plant with small black fruits that grows in forests.