Ashwagandha most valuable and effective herb cultivated in India and North America whose roots have been used for thousands of years. Ashwagandha is commonly known as winter cherry, Indian ginseng and withania root. All parts of the plant, especially the root, are used in herbal medicine. The parts of the plant or the whole plant can be used in different forms such as dried, powdered, paste, decoction, and oil. Ashwagandha is a superior herb for stress, weakness, tissue deficiency, the elderly, overwork, lack of sleep, nervous exhaustion, sexual debility, problems of old age, loss of memory, loss of muscular energy, insomnia, weak eyes, cough, infertility, glandular swelling. Several studies over the past few years have proved that ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, anti stress, antioxidant, mind-boosting, and rejuvenating properties. Ayurvedic practitioners traditionally use Ashwagandha to promote gentle relaxation and emotional balance.