Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herb plant also known as, Indian Ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi and Samm Al Ferakh. Used by Indian herbalists ( Ayurvedic medicine ) as tonic or powder that has benefits for stress reduction and anxiety. Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera grows to nearly 2m and is from the Solanaceae or nightshade family.

Ashwagandha is fairly easy to grow in a sunny position and any well drained soil. Ashwagandha will grow in relatively poor soils