ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha is a key herb in the Ayurvedic tradition, commonly referred to as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. Its root has a unique aroma reminiscent of horse sweat, which is reflected in its name. The Ayurvedic text ‘Bhavaprakasha’ outlines the properties of Ashwagandha in the following verse: गन्धान्ता वाजिनामादिरश्वगन्धा हयाद्वया। वराहकर्णी वरदा बलदा कुष्ठगन्धिनी …