Ashwagandha Milk with Ghee During Recovery
A small dose of ashwagandha simmered in milk with a drop of ghee, a traditional recovery drink after an illness, only with your doctor's okay.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Using ashwagandha sensibly at home
Ashwagandha is a root that Ayurveda places among rasayanas, herbs taken to support strength and calm. Some small studies suggest it may help with stress and sleep, but it is a real herb with real side effects, not a daily vitamin.
Ayurveda uses ashwagandha as a rasayana during convalescence, when appetite and strength are low after fever or illness. Food, rest and gradual activity come first. Ask your doctor before adding a herb, especially if you are on any medicines.
Ingredients
- ¼ to ½ tsp ashwagandha root powder
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp ghee
- A pinch of cardamom
How to prepare
- Simmer ashwagandha in milk for three to four minutes.
- Add ghee and cardamom.
How to use
- Drink warm in the evening for two to three weeks during recovery.
- Stop once you feel back to normal.
Helpful habits
- Buy root powder from a brand that lists the plant part and a batch number.
Precautions
- Not during an active fever or infection.
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Check with a doctor if you have thyroid disease, autoimmune illness, liver problems or take sedatives, BP or diabetes medicine.
- If you take regular medicines or have a long-term condition, check with your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Why with milk and ghee?
- Ayurveda considers fat a carrier that makes the herb gentler and more nourishing.
Can I sweeten it?
- A little jaggery or mishri is traditional; skip if diabetic.
How long can I take ashwagandha?
- Short courses of a few weeks are usual; longer use should be discussed with a doctor.
