This herb has been cultivated in India for approximately 5,000 years and has been one of the most revered herbs used for physical, emotional and spiritual balance and healing. In general it has many uses: it is a very potent adaptogen that helps fight stress (including stresses like noise pollution, along with physical, cardiac, and emotional stress) and is one of the best adrenal supports available (animal studies show it can lower elevated cortisol levels). Studies have also shown it to help reduce both anxiety and depression.