Last Updated: 9 September 2022
Figure 1. The Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry) fruit of the Withania somnifera plant.
Withania somnifera is the scientific name for the Ashwagandha or Winter Cherry plant. Withania somnifera is an evergreen shrub in family of Solanaceae that primarily grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Withania somnifera can also be found in Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, and Yemen.
For nutritional values, refer to the Codex entry for Ashwagandha.
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* Please be advised: always seek medical consultation if you require medical help or attention. The contents of this Codex are for educational purposes and are not intended to offer personal medical advice.
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