29 Mar Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (pronounced aash-waa-gone-da) is one of nature's best adaptogenic herbs, helping humans cope with and adapt to the stress of modern living. It is also specific for balancing vata dosha.

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Ashwagandha is in the Solanaceae family (commonly referred to as the Nightshade family). The Latin name is Withania somnifera. The somnifera refers to its ability to assist with sleep. Another common names for it is "Indian Ginseng" and an old fashioned, (likely British) name for it is Winter Cherry....