HealthyPIG Magazine

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in Asia and Africa. It is often used to relieve stress.
Ashwagandha contains chemicals that may help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure and alter the immune system.
Since ashwagandha has been traditionally used as an adaptogen, it is used for many stress-related conditions. Adaptogens are thought to help the body resist physical and mental stress. It is used to treat insomnia, aging, anxiety, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. There is also insufficient evidence to support the use of ashwagandha to treat COVID-19.
Don't confuse ashwagandha with physalis. Both are called winter cherries. Also, don’t confuse ashwagandha with American ginseng, ginseng, or eleuthero.