Ashwaganda is an adaptogenic herb that’s popular in Ayurvedic medicine and has been used for more than 2,500 years. It is the most commonly used and researched adaptogen. Medicinal properties include; tonic, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, nervine, sedative, astringent, anti-anxiety, anti-depressant and anti-inflammatory. In India, ashwagandha is known as the ‘strength of the stallion’ because it has traditionally been used to strengthen the immune system after illness.