Withania somnifera: Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) helps in improving immune

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) helps in improving immune system. It is a potent adaptogen and aphrodisiac herb used in impotency, cancer, frequent miscarriage ... In recent years, there has been a significant surge in reports on the health-promoting benefits of winter cherry (Withania somnifera), also known as Ashwagandha. Its current research covers many aspects of human health, including neuroprotective, sedative and adaptogenic effects and effects on sleep. Withania somnifera is commonly known as Ashwagandha in Ayurvedic medicine, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry or winter cherry. It is a small evergreen shrub with long tuberous roots that belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family of plants (Figure 1). Withania somnifera has small, greenish-yellow flowers and smooth, round fruits with numerous seeds. This plant can be found in tropical and subtropical areas, ranging from South Africa, Middle East India and China (Dar et al., 2015). In India ... Ashwagandha – Winter Cherry (Withania Somnifera) Description of Plant Ashwagandha is short woody shrub which can grow up to 35-75 cm in height. From the central stem branches are extended radially. Leaves are 10- 12 cm long and dull green in color. Flowers are small and round in shape.