The plant has found mention in the teachings and dictates of one of the most revered Hindu sages, Punarvasu
Atreya. He was appointed as the principal physician of the ruling king of his time.
This renowned Rishi’s teachings, later formed the basis of the Charaka Samhita. Legend has it that Alexander
the Great along with his huge army used to make wine and concoct it with the Ashwagandha plant. This
made them more energised and valiant during the war.
Another allegory goes that Apollo the Greek god of healing, medicine and archery and also one of the
Twelve Olympians, spotted this herb and handed it over to his son Asclepius. Interestingly, Asclepius is
known as the most illustrious champion of healing, truth, and prophecy in Greek mythology.