Botanical name: Withania somnifera

Common names: Winter cherry, Indian ginseng, ashwaganda

Warning: Not for use during pregnancy

Ashwagandha an adaptogen and tonic herb which can be tinctured, added to culinary recipes, and encapsulated. It is bitter, sweet, astringent in flavor and energetically warming (mildly).

Ashwagandha has been used for over 3,000 years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, improve concentration, and lower inflammation. It's an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, immunomodulator, rejuvenator, nerve tonic, can enjance the function of the brain and nervous system, and improves memory.