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Winter cherry

• Ashwagandha
  Common Name(s)
  ashwagandha, asvagandha, asgandh, winter cherry
  Scientific Name(s)
  Withania somnifera L., Dunal (Solanaceae)
  How is Ashwagandha usually used?
  Ashwagandha is extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingrediented from roots. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed).
• The recommended dose for ashwagandha is 2 g to 6 g per day as dried root.
• What is Ashwagandha used for?
  Ashwagandha is traditionally used in AyurvedaAyurvedaA traditional Indian system of medicine with a holistic approach to bring harmony between body, mind, and spirit:
• as a sleep aid
  as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonictonican agent that strengthens and invigorates)
  for memory enhancement
  to balance aggravated Vata (nervinenervinean agent that calms nerves tonic, sedativesedativean agent that induces sleep, relaxes, and reduces tension)
  to relieve general debility, especially during