In ayurveda ashwagandha plays a major role. Ashwagandha plant is a stout shrub that grows up to 5 to 6 feet and it bears red fruits.One herb that has been increasingly garnering a lot of attention all over the world is ashwagandha also called as indian ginseng. The synonym actually gives a clue to this herbs biological actions.It is actually a natures wonder in bringing back the lost health and vigor. It is famous all over india and it is used extensively in unani and ayurvedic medicines. Botanical name: withania somniferaenglish name: winter cherrytamil name : amukura / amukkara kizhangu / ammukuram / aswagandhahindi name : asgandh / kanaje //punnir /asganthamalayalam name : amukura / amukkara kizhangutelugu name : paneru / penneru / vajigandha / aswagandha