ashwagandha
noun
ash·wa·gan·dha
ˌä-shwə-ˈgän-də
variants
or Ashwagandha
: a preparation usually of the leaves or roots of an evergreen shrub (Withania somnifera) native to Africa, Asia, and southern Europe that is used in herbal medicine especially as a tonic, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogen
While ashwagandha may be best known for its ability to soothe stress and anxiety, it also has a reputation as an invigorating tonic that counteracts various types of inflammation, including arthritis.—Brenda Adderly, Better Nutrition
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