Portland Ashwagandha Farm Blog Posts

Young ashwagandha plants growing in the summer field — roots thickening unseen beneath
Strength Grown in Velvet
Antlers in velvet, roots thickening unseen — a late-July reflection from the farm, for the bright night of the 29th. Read more...
Tulsi (Holy Basil) flowering in the field at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Tulsi: The Incomparable One
Holy Basil's Sanskrit name means 'the incomparable one.' Meet the bright, clarifying leaf we grow beside our ashwagandha — and why it's the morning herb. Read more...
Freshly harvested ashwagandha root held in muddy hands at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
What is Ashwagandha? A Beginner's Guide
Everything we find ourselves explaining at the farmers market booth, written down: what ashwagandha is, what it feels like, why dose matters, and how to begin. Read more...
Ashwagandha vs Tulsi: The Root and the Crown
Ashwagandha vs Tulsi: The Root and the Crown
The root and the crown: how Ayurveda's two great adaptogens differ, when to reach for each, and why many people take both. Read more...
Discover the Magic of Blue Vervain
Discover the Magic of Blue Vervain
Blue Vervain is a powerful nervine herb for calming the mind and easing nervous tension. Discover how Portland Ashwagandha Farm uses it in spagyric tinctures. Read more...
Hero’s Blend: A Tincture for These Times
Hero’s Blend: A Tincture for These Times
Hero's Blend was created to support energy, resilience, and calm focus in hard moments. Learn what's in this spagyric formula and what it's for. Read more...
Ashwagandha and The Science of Stress
Ashwagandha and The Science of Stress
Explore the science behind ashwagandha's effect on cortisol and the stress response. Learn why this adaptogenic root has been trusted in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Read more...
Ashwagandha 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Ancient Super Herb
Ashwagandha 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Ancient Super Herb
Ashwagandha, an ancient herb used for over 6,000 years, is a natural companion for stress relief, energy, and better sleep. As an adaptogen, it helps the body maintain healthy cortisol... Read more...
Lion Heart Blend: A Hug from Grandma to Your Heart
Lion Heart Blend: A Hug from Grandma to Your Heart
Lionheart Blend combines hawthorn, motherwort, and ashwagandha for heart support and emotional grounding. Learn about this warming spagyric formula. Read more...
The Moon's Dual Nature: Exploring Sidereal and Tropical Perspectives
The Moon's Dual Nature: Exploring Sidereal and Tropical Perspectives
Explore sidereal vs. tropical lunar cycles and what they mean for planting, harvesting, and working with herbs at Portland Ashwagandha Farm. Read more...
The Yin and Yang of Ashwagandha: Balance in a Bottle
The Yin and Yang of Ashwagandha: Balance in a Bottle
Ashwagandha is both stimulating and calming — a true adaptogen. Learn how this herb brings balance to high-stress lifestyles and busy minds. Read more...
The Top 3 Reasons Our Customers Use Ashwagandha Daily
The Top 3 Reasons Our Customers Use Ashwagandha Daily
Stress relief, better sleep, and sustained energy — the three most common reasons customers make Portland Ashwagandha Farm's tincture a daily habit. Read more...
Fresh Ashwagandha is Different
Fresh Ashwagandha is Different
Dried ashwagandha and fresh-root spagyric tinctures are not the same. Learn why fresh-harvested roots produce a more potent, bioavailable tincture. Read more...
Testimonial: After One Year of Ashwagandha
Testimonial: After One Year of Ashwagandha
Micah and Brooke share their experience after a full year of daily ashwagandha tincture — energy, stress, sleep, and what changed over time. Read more...
Ashwagandha Fresh Spagyric Tincture — the nightly ritual in Pat's story
Sleeping Peacefully Again: Pat's Story
Pat shares how ashwagandha tincture became part of finding peaceful, restful sleep again after years of stress-filled nights — a personal account of nightly restoration. Read more...
Farm Update: May 2022🌿
Farm Update: May 2022🌿
A spring 2022 update from Portland Ashwagandha Farm — planting season, what's growing, and a note of grounding from the farm in uncertain times. Read more...
Dosage + Intention: Aligning our spirits and goals with the energies of plants
Dosage + Intention: Aligning our spirits and goals with the energies of plants
Learn how dosage and clear intention shape your experience with herbal tinctures. A guide to working mindfully with tinctures and adaptogenic herbs. Read more...
Finding Rest Again: Kerry's Story
Finding Rest Again: Kerry's Story
Kerry shares how ashwagandha tincture became part of finding deep, restful sleep again after a life-changing accident — and how rest gave her her days back. Read more...
How Are You Sleeping? Ashwagandha and Brain Cleaning
How Are You Sleeping? Ashwagandha and Brain Cleaning
Ashwagandha supports deep sleep by promoting the brain's overnight cleaning process. Learn how this adaptogen helps you wake up clearer and more rested. Read more...
Is Ashwagandha Good for Sleep?
Is Ashwagandha Good for Sleep?
Customers consistently report deeper, more restorative sleep with ashwagandha. Here's what tradition and emerging research suggest, and how to make it part of your nights. Read more...
How to Take Our Ashwagandha Spagyric Tincture
How to Take Our Ashwagandha Spagyric Tincture
A practical guide to using ashwagandha tincture — dosage, timing, how to take it, and what to expect during the first weeks of daily use. Read more...