Ashtagandha is very useful like kumkum, sandalwood etc. It is used in worship, tilak and many other works. Come know its 5 miraculous benefits. 1. Ashtagandha is prepared by mixing 8 types of herbs or fragrances. There are eight substances in Ashtagandha – Kumkum, Agar, Kasturi, Chandrabhaga, Tripura, Gorochan, Tamal, Jal etc. These eight substances pacify all the planets. Its use removes the malefic effects of planets.