Rich in antioxidants iron tannins nitrates potassium glucose and fatty acids Ashwagandha is a nutritional jackpot. It also contains some essential steroidal alkaloids like somniferine sominine anferine and withanolides. Added bonus? It also possesses an abundance of flavonoids lactones and acyl steryl glucosides. Ashwagandha also possesses potent antioxidant anticonvulsant and antibacterial properties. It has been used for centuries as a general body tonic as it makes you feel stronger and healthier. It is also present in Chyawanprash the delicious and famous concoction stocked up in every Indian household. Ashwagandha stimulates DHEA which is a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen and stimulates the production of natural skin oils. It also promotes the production of vital compounds and proteins for healthy skin such as hyaluronan for skin hydration elastin to keep the skin supple and collagen for skin strength. Ashwagandha is believed to help improve scalp circulation and strengthen the hair as well as help get rid of dandruff. It also appears to stimulate production of melanin the pigment responsible for the colour of your hair. helps in weight gain