What is ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha – botanical nameWithania somnifera– is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. It is considered the “king of herbs” due to its prominent role in Ayurvedic medicine, where the plant has been valued for centuries for its ability to support mental and physical balance. In the West, ashwagandha has long remained under the radar, until recently. In recent years, it has been the subject of several scientific studies, which have confirmed the plant’s versatile and beneficial properties.

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It is one of the few herbs that offers both physiological and psychological benefits. As an adaptogen, it regulates adrenal and thyroid function, allowing the body to deal with stressful situations more effectively, which has a positive effect on mental balance. In addition, ashwagandha also has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Scientific research has shown that the health-promoting effects of ashwagandha are mainly due to the withanolides, an active ingredient that is mainly found in the root of the plant. In smaller quantities they can also be found in the leaves. The root also containsKSM-66®, the most powerful and concentrated full-spectrum ashwagandha extract currently known to the medical world.