Withania Somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha or “Winter Cherry” is one of the most valuable herbs in the Ayurvedic medical system dating back more than 3,000 years. It is a xerophytic plant, found in the drier parts of India like Bikaner and Pilani in Rajasthan. The roots of these rejuvenative herb contain13 different kinds of acids and some chemicals like Cuseihygrine, Anahygrine, Tropine and Bidaphyrine A. Its anti-stress, neuroprotective, antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities have been well explored in various ayurvedic drugs like ashwagandha capsules, Aller- G care capsules, etc.
