Consider the following statements with respect to the plant Ashwagandha: 1. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and the Middle East. 2. Ashwagandha has been used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the plant Ashwagandha:
1.Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and the Middle East.
2.Ashwagandha has been used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub native to regions of India, Africa, and the Middle East. It thrives in arid and semi-arid climates and can be cultivated in these areas for medicinal or commercial purposes. Ashwagandha’s scientific name is Withania somnifera, and it has been utilized as a key medicinal herb in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, for thousands of years. Ashwagandha is known for its adaptogenic properties, helping the body manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue, among other health benefits.

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