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Ashwagandha: Top 10 Eye-Opening Benefits

           One of the finest herbs known to man with incredible health benefits, ashwagandha is regarded as the “ King of Plants” in the herbal kingdom. The powerful herb is loaded with plenty of unique properties that the human body may require for a healthy run. The name “ Ashwagandha” is formed by the union of two Sanskrit words, “ Ashwa” meaning horse, and “ Gandha” meaning smell. So, Ashwagandha describes the “ smell of horse urine”. The scientific name of ashwagandha is Withania somnifera . Besides, it also has other names including “ Indian Ginseng”, withania, winter cherry, etc. The ancient medicinal herb, ashwagandha grows widely in many parts of India, parts of Africa, and the Middle east. The roots along with the fruits, leaves, and seeds of this plant are used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. As a matter of fact, Ayurveda extensively uses ashwagandha to treat a variety of health conditions including diab...