Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) - Image 7

Botanical name: Withania somnifera

Common names: Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: India and China

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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