Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera is an Ayurvedic medicinal plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family found throughout the drier parts of India. The word Ashwagandha, sweaty horse, indicates the equine odour of the plant. It is also called ‘ Indian ginseng ’. Charaka, India’s ancient celebrated Ayurvedic physician has described diverse medicinal uses of this plant and suggested its application in many chronic diseases. Ashwagandha is prescribed for all age groups and both sexes and even during pregnancy without toxic side effects.



Ashwagandha extract is an effective preparation against anxiety neurosis and stress and is prepared from the root of the plant by alcohol extraction process.