Scientific Name: Withania somnifera
Devnagari: अश्वगन्धा
Pronunciation: a-sh-o-gan-dhaa
Ashwagandhā is an evergreen shrub that contains several bioactive compounds, including a group of substances known as withanolides. Withanolides have been associated with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Ashwagandhā has been in use as a medicinal plant for thousands of years, especially in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. In Ayurveda it is used for its general tonic effect, calming the nerves , improving sleep.
Parts used – root.
Currently, ashwagandhā supplements are often promoted for stress and anxiety, sleep, male infertility, and athletic performance. These supplements typically contain ashwagandhā root, leaf, or root/leaf extracts.
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