Was found in Ancient Egypt and has been used in india for 3,000 years . One of the nick names for Ashwagandha is "Strength of ten Horses" because it increases Strength, Energy, Stamina and Endurance . The plant itself is a perennial and grows up to three feet in height. The plant has flowers from which the berries (which are reddish in color) grow from. When ready to harvest, the roots are pulled from the plant as well as the berries. The roots are detached from the plant and dried. The berries are dried and broken up to remove the seeds. Ashwagandha falls into the nightshade family and contains a beneficial property called withanolides.These have been correlated in research to subdue cancer cells. They also act as antioxidants which work to fight free radicals in the body.