Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Drying, Granulation
Native to North Africa and India, Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae family. This drought-tolerant spice is also cultivated in Nepal, Yemen, and China. Its root has been a major ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is used in tea, smoothies, shampoos, conditioners, skin creams, and pharmaceutical products. This therapeutic herb decreases inflammation in the body, offers good sleep, and boosts memory power.