Ashwagandha

Botanical:

Withania somnifera

Hindi / Sanskrit name:

Ashwagandha - अश्वगन्धा

German trivial name

Winterkirsche

English trivial name

Winter Cherry

Description

Perennial, bushy growing plant from 1 to 1 ½ m high. From July, small red fruits with yellowish seeds emerge from the white flowers. The roots are collected in winter.

Dosha

Reduces Kapha, has a calming effect on stimulated Vata