In our fast-paced lives, it is not surprising that we are always on the look-out for stress-relieving tonics and supplements. And so, we come to plant-based adaptogens that help your body with the effects of stress, anxiety and fatigue - all conditions apparent in a hectic lifestyle. One of these adaptogens is ashwagandha (botanically ), a plant that is surprisingly indigenous to South Africa as well as some Mediterranean countries, Africa, the Middle East and India. Here, it is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, but it is not often found
