Withania somnifera
Common name	Ashwagandha
Botanical Name	Withania somnifera
Vernacular name	Hindi- Ashwagandha Gujarati-asgandha Sanskrit-hayagandha
Family	Solanaceae
Class	Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used	Roots.
Chemical Constituents	Steroidalalkaloids,Steroidallactones,Withanolides,Withaferine,WithaferinA,Withanone.
Therapeutic uses	To reduce anxiety and stress, to fight depression, anti cancer, reduce blood sugar, increase fertility in man, increase muscle strength, reduce inflammation, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides level.