Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as ginseng, winter cherry, “Sattvic Kapha Rasayana” Herb is a member of the Solanaceae family. It has been widely used in folkloric and Ayurvedic medicines since antiquity and has wide ranging health benefits. The name “ashwagandha'' is blended in Sanskrit, word ‘ashva’ which means horse and ‘gandha’ which means smell mirroring that root has a solid pony like smell. This review presents a detailed summary of the geographical distribution, scientific classification, traditional use, phytochemistry, marketed products and pharmacological activities such as cardioprotective, anti-stress, neural and physical health enhancer, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, antiplatelet, Anti-inflammatory, etc. Classified as Rasayana(Rejuvenation)and accepted to increase longevity and vitality. The plant is highly practiced Traditionally, throughout the globe by its different vernacular names. Useful to maintain cholesterol level, optimum blood pressure, provide strength to the heart muscle, enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, and improve quality of life. In addition, it presents a detailed account of its active constituents of W.somnifera such as Alkaloids, Steroidal lactones, Saponin, and withanolides are considered biologically active components of ashwagandha. The drug is scientifically studied in all aspects and has proven to be a broad-spectrum remedy in a variety of experimental studies. More research is necessary; to date, promising studies into the health benefits of ashwagandha have mainly been in animals.