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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that’s been an important part of Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. Literally translated from its Sanskrit roots, ashwagandha means “smells like a horse,” which may hint more at its essence than its actual smell. It’s suggested by some Ayurvedic health practitioners that the herb was so named because it provides the strength and stamina of a horse. Meanwhile, its species name, somnifera, is a nod to its sedative properties.¹

While ashwagandha is sometimes referred to as Ayurvedic or Indian ginseng,² it is not in the ginseng family. The ashwagandha …read more

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