🌿 Ashwagandha Root Extract – 2.5% Withanolides

Withania somnifera • Traditional Ayurvedic Botanical

Ashwagandha has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic tradition for over 3,000 years, known for its earthy aroma and its long place in Indian herbal culture. Our extract is standardised to 2.5% withanolides, offering a consistent, balanced profile of the plant’s most recognised bioactive compounds.

Prepared as a fine, tan powder with a naturally earthy scent, this extract is suitable for daily nutritional routines, herbal blends, and traditional botanical preparations.

🔬 Withanolides — Natural Plant Constituents

Withanolides are naturally occurring steroidal lactones found in Withania somnifera. This extract contains a broad spectrum of these compounds, including:

• Withaferin A

• Withanolide A & D

• Sominone

• Vicosalactone B

These constituents are part of Ashwagandha’s long-standing use in traditional herbal systems.

Standardised to 2.5% withanolides, this extract provides a reliable and consistent composition suitable for daily nutritional use.

🧘 Historical & Cultural Legacy

Ashwagandha appears throughout classical Ayurvedic texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, where it was described as a rasayana — a category of traditional Ayurvedic preparations.

It traditionally featured in:

• Grounding and centring practices

• Seasonal rituals

• Ayurvedic dosha traditions (Vata and Kapha)

Its roots were often incorporated into tonics, warm preparations, and reflective evening rituals.

🍃 Suggested Serving

A typical serving of Ashwagandha extract:

• 250–500 mg once or twice daily

• Can be taken with water, warm milk, smoothies, or herbal blends

Cycling Guidance

Many people take a regular break, for example:

• 6–8 weeks of use

• 2 weeks rest

This pattern mirrors traditional Ayurvedic seasonal rhythms.

📦 Product Highlights

• Pure Ashwagandha Root Extract

• Standardised to 2.5% withanolides

• Fine tan powder with a mild earthy aroma

• Ethically sourced and carefully processed

• Verified via UV testing for compound integrity

• Suitable for daily nutritional use, herbal blends, and traditional preparations

• Shelf Life: 24 months

• Storage: Cool, dry place away from sunlight

Preparation & Information Guide

⚠️ Medical & Safety Disclaimer

Herbal Monkey provides botanical products intended for culinary, nutritional, ceremonial, educational, and research purposes. This product is not sold or marketed for medical use, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease. We make no medical or therapeutic claims regarding Ashwagandha or any other ingredient.

All information provided is for general knowledge and historical interest. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Customers are strongly advised to consult a fully qualified healthcare practitioner before consuming any herbal supplements, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.

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