Ashwagandha Leaves

The name Ashwangandha is originated from Sanskrit Language , it is formed with the combination of two Sanskrit words  Ashva + Gandha. Ashva means Horse and Gandha means Smell The root has a strong aroma that is described as horse like.
Uses :
The berries can be used as substitute of rennet in cheese making the shrub is also helpful in curing  :

• Menstrual problems
• Chronic liver disease
• One sided paralysis
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Tumors
• Tuberclosis
• Asthma
• White patchiness (Leukoderma)
• Backache
• Hiccups
• It is also used as Adaptogen which help body cope up with Daily stress .

Importance :

• Ashwagandha is known as “Indian Ginseng “ in Ayurveic , Indian , and Unani MedicineThe way Ginseng is used as traditional medicine in china the same way Ashwagandha is the traditionally used medicine.
• Don’t confuse Ashwagandha with Physalis Alkekengi both are commonly known as Winnter Cherry.

More About Ashwagandha : It contains  a chemical that help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, alter immune systemIt also help in improving thinking ability, reduces effects of aging, help in reducing fertility problems also.