HEALING ADAPTOGEN Ayurveda, the most ancient of the medical systems, has used ashwagandha as a regenerative tonic to treat a variety of conditions. Most notably it is revered as an excellent nerve tonic due to it's ability to soothe and repair nerves which may help the body to deal with stress. It may also help to regenerate damage that has been caused by degenerative diseases like Parkinsons, Alzheimers and Huntingtons.