Plant Name - Ashwagandha Scientific name - Withania somnifera Common names- Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry Parts used- Roots mainly, Leaf and berries. Ashwagandha is a herb ,it acts as an antioxidant.This herb has many properties.It's root and berries has been used in many tonics to treat different types of diseases in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine system for more than years.