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What is Ashwagandha? A herb made from the roots of a small shrub, used in Ayurveda medicine, Ashwagandha is a member of the nightshade family and is native to India, northern Africa and across the Middle East. Long known for its health benefits, the history of Ashwagandha as a medical treatment goes back to the start of civilization, providing treatment for many kinds of illnesses throughout history until the present day. Officially named Withania somnifera, but often referred to as Winter Cherry, its extraordinarily long history as a medicine and the wide variety of benefits that can be gained from...

Ashwagandha is an ancient Ayurvedic healing herb that has been used for centuries to heal a wide variety of conditions. This powerful herb is best known for its restorative benefits. In the Sanskrit language, Ashwagandha translates to “the smell of a horse”. This translation indicates that the herb conveys the agility and strength of a stallion. Traditionally, this herb has been administered to people to help them strengthen their immune systems following an illness. This herb belongs to the same family as the tomato plant. It bears red fruit that is close to the size of a raisin, which grows...