ashwagandha

noun

ash·​wa·​gan·​dha ˌä-shwə-ˈgän-də 

variants or Ashwagandha

: a preparation usually of the leaves or roots of an evergreen shrub (Withania somnifera) native to Africa, Asia, and southern Europe that is used in herbal medicine especially as a tonic, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogen

While ashwagandha may be best known for its ability to soothe stress and anxiety, it also has a reputation as an invigorating tonic that counteracts various types of inflammation, including arthritis.

—Brenda Adderly, Better Nutrition