Ashwagandha

Description

Context

India and U.K. to conduct clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’ for promoting recovery from COVID-19
This is the first time the Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with a foreign institution to investigate Ashwagandha’s efficacy.

‘Indian winter cherry’

‘Ashwagandha’ (Withania somnifera), is commonly known as ‘Indian winter cherry’.
It is a traditional Indian herb that boosts energy, reduces stress and makes the immune system stronger.
It is an easily accessible, over-the-counter nutritional supplement in the U.K. and has a proven safety profile.
Withania somnifera is cultivated in many of the drier regions of India. It is also found in Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, and Yemen.
somnifera has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List.