Withania somnifera
English: Ashwaganda, Kikuyu: Murubae, Kipsigis: Chepterekiat, Luhya: Ofyendawa, Luo: Ofuyandawa, Maasai: Ol-asaiyet, Pokomo: Lopotwo, Samburu: Lesayet, Turkana: Emotoe, Kamba: Muyanzo,
Family: Solanaceae
The Luo community use it to treat skin problems. It is boiled and drunk, bathed on or used to steam oneself. Its roots can be boiled with soup to boost libido in men.
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