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Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng / Winter Cherry)
Withania somnifera
ଅଶ୍ୱଗନ୍ଧା (Aswagandha)अश्वगंधा (Ashwagandha)Ashwagandha
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Origin
- India & Mediterranean
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect evergreen tomentose undershrub up to 1.5m; ovate dull green leaves, small greenish axillary fascicled flowers, and orange-red berries inside inflated papery calyces.
Traditional Uses
General debility, stress, fatigue, insomnia, neurodegenerative disorders, and arthritis
Parts Used
Roots, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Reduces stress hormones, increases physical stamina, enhances memory, and supports testosterone
Precautions
Avoid in pregnancy; may potentiate thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Interesting Facts
The name 'Withania somnifera' translates to 'horse-smell', signifying strength and vigor of a stallion