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Today we are more aware than ever of the importance of our diet when it comes to general health and well-being. We are constantly striving for further education and nutritional supplements that offer either a range or specific benefits. With a history of medical use stretching back to 6000 BC, Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs and is well-established as a rejuvenate and adaptogenic herb. It is particularly helpful for stress management, helps with concentration and learning, can be useful in managing blood sugar levels and cholesterol and can have positive effects...

Ashwagandha is the Sanskrit name of the medicinal plant Withania somnifera, commonly known as Indian ginseng or Indian winter cherry. The term Ashwagandha literally means ‘smell of horse,’ directly referring to the musky odor of the leaves and stem of the plant, while indirectly alluding to its invigorating effect on the mind and the body. On the other hand, its Latin name somnifera means ‘sleep-inducing,’ which happens to be another effect of the plant. Ashwagandha is widely used in the ancient medical stream of India known as Ayurveda, which roughly translates to ‘the Science of Life.’ This short perennial has...

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...