Organic root extract KSM-66, 500 mg per capsule.
Ashwagandha extract
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What tradition tells us about Ashwagandha
Scent of the horse
The Sanskrit name roughly translates to "smell of the horse," referring to the pungent aroma of the fresh root. In some regions, the plant is also known as winter cherry.
Ancient Writings
Even classic Ayurvedic texts like the Charaka Samhita mention it. There, the root is described as bitter, astringent, and warming.
The ritual
Traditionally, the root powder is boiled in warm milk with a little ghee and honey and drunk in the evening.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
What folk medicine used Ashwagandha for: in the Botanical Archives →Ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera), used in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. Available from our partner Nature Heart as organic extract KSM-66 with 500 mg per capsule.
At a glance
- Plant: Withania somnifera (sleep berry), a nightshade plant
- Part used: only the root
- Extract: KSM-66, organic, 500 mg per capsule with 25 mg withanolides (5 %)
- Laboratory report: Published by the manufacturer
- Tradition: an integral part of Ayurveda, where it is known as Rasayana
What tradition says: In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha belongs to the Rasayanas, a distinct and highly regarded group of plants within the tradition. The name means "smell of the horse" and refers to the fragrance of the fresh root. KSM-66 is a pure root extract, obtained using only water and milk, and is among the most thoroughly researched Ashwagandha raw materials.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
Ayurveda lists ashwagandha as a Rasayana, what withanolides are, and what current research says about them.
What's inside
The defining characteristics are... Withanolides, a group of steroidal lactones. The extract is standardized to its proportion, and you should look for this exact number on the label. The root also contains alkaloids and saponins. For an extract, the extract ratio and the solvent used should also be listed on the packaging; high-quality products use only water.
How it is taken
One capsule daily with a meal. Ideally, take it as a course of treatment for several weeks, followed by a break.
Good to know
- Not for children and not for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- If you have liver or thyroid disease, or if you are taking medication for blood sugar, blood pressure, or the immune system, consult your doctor beforehand.
- If unusual symptoms such as nausea, dark urine or yellowish skin occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
As always, dietary supplements are a supplement, not a substitute for good food and not medical advice.
Available from our partner
At Nature Heart: AshwaPure Bio KSM-66, 500 mg organic root extract with 25 mg withanolides per capsule, with laboratory report.
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What was Ashwagandha used for in the past?
We explain this in detail in the Botanical Archive: what folk medicine used Ashwagandha for, what research says about it today, and with all sources. View portrait →
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