Understanding the hype around 'Ashwagandha' | BBC News India

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From being used in the Ayurvedic healing tradition to being promoted as a 'super herb' amongst wellness influencers - there is a lot to unpack around Ashwagandha. We speak to several experts investigate the claims around the herb. This video was first published by BBC Reels in January 2021. 0:17 What is 'Ashwagandha'? 1:13 Popularity of 'Ashwagandha' 1:35 What is an 'Adaptogen'? 2:08 How does 'Ashwagandha' work? 3:03 Studies around 'Ashwagandha' 3:11 What do the experts have to say? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3whmDp3 ----------------------------------- This is the official BBC News India channel. If you want to understand and follow the India story, we hope this will be your home. Here, you’ll find stories that move your heart and explainers, interviews and documentaries on issues that you care about. Don’t expect a 24/7 stream of news, we are not that channel. But you can look forward to top-quality BBC journalism that will help you make sense of what’s happening around you. Do comment on our videos and posts because we will be reading them and taking them on board, and if you like what we do, you can also find us here BBC Website 👉🏽https://bbc.in/3XjgjcP Instagram 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3GNTSVW Facebook 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3XgMc5M Twitter 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3XlbAXZ Thanks for following us! #BBCNewsIndia #India #ayurveda #medical #wellness