If this all seems a bit too far removed from your local supermarket, ashwagandha is part of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and chilli peppers. While various ...

Ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera, is a popular supplement for promoting sleep. This medicinal plant is an adaptogen known for its ability to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, enhance mental ...

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A mainstay of Ayurveda, ashwagandha is a plant thought to have a range of benefits – particularly around stress and inflammation. But how much evidence is there to suggest that it actually works?