Withania Somnifera, Known Commonly as Ashwagandha ...

Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar. Useful as a medicinal herb in Ayurveda and sold in many countries as a dietary supplement.