Context

Exports of Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) have risen by eight times in the last six years with the herb reaching overseas markets like the United States, Czech Republic and Canada.

About

• It is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
• The plant, particularly its root powder, has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine.
• It is classified as an adaptogen, which means that it can help the body to manage stress.
• Ashwagandha has shown clinical success in treating both acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
• IUCN Status: Data deficient