Research shows that the ashwagandha plant has many healing properties.  It has been found to increase insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity and thus lower blood sugar levels in people with and without diabetes.  Many experiments have shown that ashwgandha is a potent medicine against cancer.  It’s been found to reduce the growth of new cancer cells and induce death in pre – existing cancer cells.  It  has been found to significantly reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the bloodstream.