In a certified-organic field in Ramganj Mandi, India, the soil is arid and hasn’t seen water in months. This is exactly how the prolific crop growing there likes it best. Ashwagandha (Withania ...

Ashwagandha has been used as an alternative treatment for thyroid issues. But for some, it may actually harm their thyroid. We discuss the details here. Ashwagandha is a powerful herb also known as ...

Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb with a long history. It’s one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, an ancient study of natural healing that’s been practiced in India for more than 6,000 years.

Of all the medicinal plants used in India’s 5,000 year old tradition of ayurveda, ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, is the most highly prized. Use of the root can be traced back as far as 3,000 years.

Ashwagandha, also known as withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, or winter cherry, is an evergreen shrub found in India, the Middle East and parts of Africa. "It is mostly used in the form of a ...

Social media is swooning over a trendy herbal supplement that’s been around for thousands of years. Ashwagandha, a shrub that’s native to Asia and Africa, is also known as Indian ginseng, as Withania ...

Ashwagandha may have some medicinal properties, with proponents suggesting it can help with diabetes and blood sugar management. However, more research is necessary to prove its effectiveness. This ...

Ashwagandha, medically known as ‘Withania Somnifera', and also called Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family like tomato with red berries and yellow flowers.

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Ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera, is an herb native to Asia and Africa. Also called “Indian ginseng,” it’s been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to ease pain and ...