Ashwagandha, also called Asgandh or Withania somnifera, is a shrub native to India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.It grows 12 m tall with gray-green, hairy oval leaves and clusters of small greenish-yellow flowers.The plant produces bright orange-red berries resembling lanterns.Its thick roots are creamy-brown and emit a warm, earthy aroma when dried.Ashwagandha extract is pale and mild in taste, made from hand-selected root pieces.Its prized for its natural plant compounds and earthy scent in powders and herbal blends.