About this ingredient
Ashwagandha Root Extract is a concentrated botanical extract prepared from the roots of Withania somnifera, an herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is also commonly known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry.
Ashwagandha root contains naturally occurring phytochemicals, particularly withanolides, which are among the compounds commonly used to characterize standardized extracts. Modern research has investigated Ashwagandha preparations for stress, anxiety, sleep and physical performance, although results can differ depending on the extract, concentration and study population.
Ashwagandha root extract is commonly incorporated into capsules, tablets, powders and herbal blends for general wellness and stress-support formulations.