Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for many years. Ashwagandha means ‘Smell of Horse,’ which refers to the fresh root’s distinct horsey smell, and the traditional belief that ingesting the herb will confer the strength and virility of a horse. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances that help our body to adapt to…