Discover Why Ashwagandha Can Be Used for Stress and Anxiety

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By Dr. Mercola

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry or Indian ginseng, is a popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It literally translates to “odor of horse” because of the distinct smell it emits, which is similar to horse sweat.

Some accounts also say that it was named as such because it gives you the endurance and strength of a horse. In Ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha herb is classified as “Rasayana,” a type of essence that helps in the healing of the body and the lengthening of life.1

The ashwagandha plant comes from the Solanaceae family, the same as tomatoes and …read more

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