Ashwagandha is one of the most important plants within the Indian system of Ayurveda.
The Sanskrit word Ashwagandha means 'smell of horse' and traditionally, it is believed that ingestion will confer the strength and virility of a horse upon the consumer.
Classed as an adaptogenic herb, typically it is used to help regulate stress levels, control anxiety and improve physical performance, working alongside the body's immune system.