Ashwagandha is one of the most popular Indian herbs known in traditional practice.
In Sanskrit, the word Ashwagandha is derived from “ashwa,” meaning horse, and “gandha,” meaning smell, referring to the strong horse-like odor of its roots.
Ayurveda propagates the use of Ashwagandha for Rasayana (rejuvenating) and Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) purposes.
Other areas of interest include respiratory well-being, skin health, mood support, muscle support, cognitive protection, emotional balance, and sleep quality.
It is also vividly found in other traditional systems such as Unani and Siddha and finds application as a folklore medicine too.