Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal), also known as Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng, is an adaptogenic herb that has been widely used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine for its neuroprotective, anti-anxiety, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used to support the immune system, improve sleep quality, help balance the thyroid hormones, and increase stamina, strength and endurance. Ashwagandha is also thought to help in the prevention or slowing of degenerative diseases