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Introduction W. somnifera, (Family: Solanaceae) also known as Indian winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub upto 150 cm in height. It is commonly found in drier regions upto an elevation of 1700 m amsl. Withania requires dry season during its growing period. It has been found growing in a temperature range of 10 – 38 o C. Leaves are simple, petiolate, glabrous about 10 cm long and flowers are yellowish in colour. Fruit is a berry which is reddish in colour (Fig 1 A, B ... Withania Somnifera/Ashwagandha Benefits & Uses - Roots of Ashwagandha is highly acclaimed tonic for brain and nervous system. Click to know more on Ashwagandha health benefits! 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. In recent years, there has been a significant surge in reports on the health-promoting benefits of winter cherry (Withania somnifera), also known as Ashwagandha. Its current research covers many aspects of human health, including neuroprotective, sedative and adaptogenic effects and effects on sleep.