Common Name : Ashwagandha Other Name : Winter Cherry, Ashvagandha Botanical Name : Withania Somnifera (l.) Dunal Plant Family : Solanaceae Overview : Dehydrated Roots Powder. Ashwagandha is stunning in appearance and of vital importance in Ayurveda or Indian medicine. Ashwagandha has a long history, about 4000 years, as a holistic herb used to treat a variety of ailments. Ashwagandha plant itself is a hardy small woody shrub with small flowers and distinctive red seeds. Ashwagandha benefits our health in various ways.