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