It will not be wrong to say that Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic medicine system. It is an ancient herb and has been used in the Ayurvedic medicine system for the last 3000 years. The word Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit word derived from two different words ash (horse) and gandha (smell). It refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength. The botanical name of Ashwagandha is WithaniaSomnifera. It is also known as Indian ginseng and white cherry. The Ashwagandha plant is a small shrub. It has white yellow flowers and it is native to India and North Africa. The extracts or powder from the roots or leaves of this plant are used to treat a different variety of conditions.