Although it is more commonly known as ashwagandha in Ayurvedic healing, Withinia somnifera is very effective at remedying stress and anxiety. This has been a widely recommended herbal solution for stress for centuries, and can promote healthy, restful sleep, as well as a stronger immune system. Stress can be brought on by many different things, and can be hard to eliminate, but ashwagandha is able to rebalance the hormone levels in your body and lower stress. Remember, the chronic presence of stress hormones in the body can be very detrimental to overall health!