A mainstay of Ayurveda, ashwagandha is a plant thought to have a range of benefits – particularly around stress and inflammation. But how much evidence is there to suggest that it actually works?

Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb with a long history. It’s one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, an ancient study of natural healing that’s been practiced in India for more than 6,000 ...