Ashwagandha is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that practitioners recommend for stress relief and for a tired and exhausted nervous system. Ashwagandha is a well-known Adaptogenic herb, which means it helps the body deal with every day stressors. It is a valuable rejuvenating herb and is known to help restore strength when recovering from a long term illness. It is also known as the Indian Ginseng because of its similar attributes