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Ashwagandha

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Dried ashwagandha roots

Strength & Vitality

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic rejuvenative herb associated with strength, resilience and daily wellbeing.

Medicinal & Wellness Uses

  • Strength & vitality: Traditionally used in rejuvenative preparations for strength and recovery.
  • Rest & calm: Widely used in Ayurvedic wellbeing routines for rest and resilience.
  • External care: The stem in our oil has an external massage role, separate from oral root extracts.

Standalone Use vs. Formulated Use

Using the Herb Alone

Roots, leaves, stems and concentrated extracts are different materials. Use the part and preparation stated on the product label.

How Our Formulation Combines Ingredients

The oral recipes combine Ashwagandha with their other wellness ingredients. The oil carries the labelled stem material in a blend made for gentle application to skin.

Purpose in Our Products

Find in 4 preparationsDard Haran Oil ↗

Each 100 ml contains.Added for external massage care
The oil lists Ashwagandha stem. It joins the other massage ingredients; use externally and massage gently.

Madhumeh Haran Value ↗

Each gram contains.Added for strength and vitality
Ashwagandha accompanies Karela, Jamun and the other ingredients in both Madhumeh Haran blends.

Madhumeh Haran Premium ↗

Each gram contains.Added for strength and vitality
Ashwagandha accompanies Karela, Jamun and the other ingredients in both Madhumeh Haran blends.

Hriday Rakshak Yog ↗

Each gram contains.Added for traditional vitality
Ashwagandha complements Arjuna, garlic and the other botanicals in the complete heart-wellness formulation.

Directions and care

Avoid Ashwagandha during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Seek medical advice for thyroid, autoimmune or liver conditions, before surgery, and when taking medicines; rare liver injury has been reported with supplements.

Sources & photo creditNCCIH: Ashwagandha — usefulness and safety ↗Traditional use ↗Traditional use ↗

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