The overview The evergreen plant Ashwagandha grows across Asia and Africa. It’s a popular stress reliever. There isn’t much proof that it can be used as an “adaptogen.”Ashwagandha is a herbal plant whose roots and berries are utilized for its medical effects. It is also known as Indian ginseng, winter cherry, or by its scientific name Withania somnifera.In Ayurveda, which ...