Ashwagandha

What is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is one of the important herbs in Ayurveda. It is a light brown powder with a nutty taste. It grows mainly in India, Central and South Asia and parts of Africa. It is also called the Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry. The Ashwagandha plant can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is a tall plant with purple or green flowers and bright red fruits. To make Ashwaganda powder, mainly the leaves and root are used. These are ground up and used as a supplement.

Ashwagandha root has been used in traditional Ayurveda for centuries, and slowly the Western world is also beginning to appreciate this powerful powder. And for good reason, as the Ayurvedic herb offers many benefits.