Ashwagandha
Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Family Name: Solanaceae
Plant Description: Small shrub with greenish-yellow flowers and red berries
Ecosystem: Dry regions
Size: 35–75 cm
Shape: Bushy with lobed leaves
Geographical Origin: India, North Africa
Current Distribution: Asia, Middle East, and increasingly global
Flower Shapes and Colours: Bell-shaped, green-yellow
Seed Types and Size: Small, red berries with seeds
Uses: Tonic, adaptogen
Parts Used: Root, leaves
Medicinal Uses: Reduces stress, boosts energy, supports sleep
Planetary Influences: Mars
Metaphysical Uses: Enhances inner strength and courage
Elemental Association: Earth