Withania somnifera: Is an evergreen shrub in the

Withania somnifera is an evergreen shrub in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East, that is used in traditional systems of medicine, particularly Ayurvedic medicine in India, where it is known as ashwagandha. Withania somnifera is commonly known as Ashwagandha in Ayurvedic medicine, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry or winter cherry. It is a small evergreen shrub with long tuberous roots that belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family of plants (Figure 1). Withania somnifera has small, greenish-yellow flowers and smooth, round fruits with numerous seeds. This plant can be found in tropical and subtropical areas, ranging from South Africa, Middle East India and China (Dar et al., 2015). In India ... Withania somnifera (L.) is a small woody shrub that belongs to family Solanaceae of plant kingdom. It is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng” in english. Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha, is a shrub native to India and other regions. It has been used in traditional medicine, but its effectiveness and safety are unclear and it can cause liver damage.