Know your Ayurveda: Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb that is also classified as an adaptogen that can help your body manage stress.

The name "ashwagandha" English name (Withania somnifera) is a combination of the Sanskrit words 'ashva', meaning horse, and 'gandha', meaning smell, reflecting that the root has a distinctive horse-like odor.

Ashwagandha which is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry is a prominent herb in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and has become a popular supplement in modern times due to its health benefits.

Ashwagandha has various Rejuvenating and aphrodisiac properties which provides numerous benefits for your body and brain.

Ashwagandha is mostly known for its ability to reduce anxiety and stress, help fight depression, boost fertility and testosterone in men, and even boost brain function.

Ashwagandha is extremely beneficial and scientifically proven to improve your health but one must be extremely cautious to not intake more than 400-500 mg capsules per day and one must never intake Ashwagandha during the time of pregnency.