Glossary / Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha
Withania somniferaअश्वगंधाMadhya Pradesh, India
A root adaptogen long studied for its effect on stress, sleep quality, and morning cortisol.
- Sleep
- Energy
- Recovery
The file
Ashwagandha root — not leaf — is the part with the densest concentration of withanolides, the family of compounds associated with its adaptogenic effect. Modern standardisation targets 2.5–5% withanolides; our root is sourced from Madhya Pradesh and tested per batch.
Traditional use
A classical rasayana in Charaka Samhita, used to restore strength after convalescence and to steady the mind.
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