What Is Ashwagandha Herb?

Ashwagandha is known for the calming affect it can have on people who suffer from stress and nervous conditions. It is also considered an aphrodisiac for its ability to promote stamina. The herb is also supposed to improve immunity and memory.

Location

• The herb grows as a shrub that's found in Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan.

Names

• Ashwagandha is also known as winter cherry, Indian ginseng and samm al ferakh.

Plant

• All of the shrub--roots, flowers and fruit--is used for medicinal purposes.

Oil

• Ashwagandha oil contains almond oil and rose water as well as ashwagandha and is used as a facial toner.

Importance

• Ashwagandha is considered an important herb in traditional Indian medicine, which is called ayurveda.

Forms

• The herb can be found in the form of powder, tea, pills and tinctures.