Scientific Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Family: Solanaceae, nightshade family
Part Used: Root, leaves
Actions: General tonic, rejuvenating, nervous system tonic, sedative, adaptogen, immuno-modulator, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-anemic, aphrodisiac, oxytocic
Energetics: Drying and warming
Preparations: Tincture, decoction
Cautions: None known
Medical Uses: Enhancing cognition, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma and psoriasis, improving blood cell health including iron levels, treatment of high cholesterol and diabetes, immune tonic.