Ashwagandha is a plant species that grows as a short shrub with small green flowers and orange-red fruit. Its long brown roots are used for medicinal purposes and have an odor resembling a sweaty horse. The roots contain alkaloids and steroidal lactones like withanolide and withaferin A that have medicinal effects such as inducing sleep. Aloe Vera is a succulent plant species originating in Africa. It is frequently cited for herbal medicinal use since ancient times. Aloe vera gel is used in cosmetics, foods, and some folk medicines for skin treatments due to its antimicrobial saponin compound.