Re: Schisandra vs Ashwagandha

 I am researching the ashwanghda. I told someone today I was going to take it for my adrenals and they said to be careful if I am not sure if I have hashimoto's because it can make it worse. Has anyone heard of this?

Some plants, including some adaptogens, are rich in polysaccharides.  These are not good to take with autoimmune conditions as they stimulate white blood cell activity.  This can speed up the rate of tissue destruction.  Ashwagandha though does not fall in to this category, so I think they are confusing the plant with something else.  It is safe to take with Hashimoto's thyroidosis.

Also I see where you can't take it if you have an ulcer. Does anybody know why?

I don't have a clue.  Ashwagandha is frequently used to treat ulcers.  So I researched the claim and came up with no reasoning.  All the sites saying not to use if ulcers are present just copied each other's warnings and gave no explanation of their rational.