Also known as Winter Cherry, Ashwagandha is known for its ability to help the body maintain physical effort and allow the mind and body to adapt to different types of stress. It is one of the most important Ayurvedic rejuvenating botanicals and is used in many tonic formulas. It helps to increase the body's ability to withstand stress of all types, possesses significant antioxidant activity as well as an ability to support a healthy immune system.