Indian Ginseng - Ashwaganda - Winter Cherry - 5 seeds

5 Seeds

Ashwaganda, Indian Ginseng, Withania somniferia, Geneesblaarbossie, Winter cherry 

Perennial. Indigenous to South Africa. Upright evergreen shrub - mealy stems and ovate leaves.

Small green to yellowish flowers in short clusters in the leaf axils - followed by small orange-red berries, enclosed in a brown papery inflated calyx. Frost hardy. Drought resistant.

Sun/ partial shade. Cut back in spring.

Also called Indian Ginseng - because it is used the same way than Indian ginseng! Bitter-sweet, astringent, warming herb with a horse-like smell. 

Acts on the reproductive system - impotence and infertility. Stimulate uterus - induce contractions in prolonged labor/ retained placenta. Aphrodisiacal. Nervous system, sedative, insomnia, rejuvenate. Debility, convalescence, geriatric complaints, wasting diseases and failure to thrive in children. Help epilepsy, joint-, nerve and rheumatic pains.

Roots: ingredient in Ayurvedic tonic formulas - multiple sclerosis, asthma, tonics.

Externally: Wound healing, open cuts, swelling, burns, stings, abscesses, inflammation, hemorrhoids, rheumatism and syphilis.