An age-old therapy to boost energy levels, reduce stress, and anxiety, and prevent colds, ashwagandha (amukara or Indian ginseng) is potent medicine. It has been used for centuries in the traditional system of medicine for the natural treatment of low energy states and general exhaustion and those with a tendency towards infections, colds, and flu. A powerful anti-stress agent, ashwagandha also helps relieve mental, physical, and emotional stress while restoring and building energy.