Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has adaptogenic properties that help create balance in the body and support resilience in the event of stress. Ashwagandha contributes to emotional balance and mental and physical well-being. In addition, ashwagandha supports weakness, exhaustion, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Promotes sleep and relaxation.
This plant is one of the best known Rasayana (rejuvenating) aids in Ayurveda. Just as ginseng is known in Chinese tradition, aswagandha's long, brown roots have played a central role in Indian folk medicine for thousands of years. The plant grows as a bush mainly in India and Nepal, and its flowers are small and green, the ripe fruit is reddish-orange, which is very similar to the well-known physalis (Physalis).
It is one of the few relaxant (non-stimulant) adaptogenic herbs and has traditionally been used to increase feelings of well-being and support sleep quality. Ashwagandha's Latin name, Withania somnifera , literally means "sleep inducer", but the name of the plant, ashwagandha, comes from the Sanskrit language and is a combination of the words "ashva", which means horse, and "gandha", which means fragrance. The root of this plant has a strong aroma that has been described as horse-like. The plant is mainly used to balance the body.
Ashwagandha also contributes to optimal cognitive performance, supports learning and memory. It has a general rejuvenating effect and supports the mental functions of the elderly.