Image: AI Ashwagandha, botanically known as Withania somnifera, is a plant whose root has long been used in Ayurvedic tradition. Modern supplements usually use standardized root extracts. Important compounds in ashwagandha include withanolides. Ashwagandha is often discussed in relation to stress, sleep, calmness, resilience and hormone-related topics. The word adaptogen means that a plant is traditionally used to help the body deal with stress. In research, the exact extract