Wholesale Organic Ashwagandha Root Powder – Withania somnifera from India | USDA Certified Organic

Organic Ashwagandha Root Powder from Spicy Organic is made from finely ground roots of Withania somnifera — one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years across the Indian subcontinent. Known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, ashwagandha (literally "smell of horse" in Sanskrit — a reference to both the root's earthy aroma and its traditional association with strength and vitality) has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic wellness practice for millennia. Sourced directly from certified organic farms in India, processed without additives or preservatives, and independently tested for heavy metals. USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO. ✓ USDA Certified Organic | ✓ Non-GMO | ✓ Heavy Metal Tested | ✓ No Preservatives or Additives | ✓ Root Powder — Withania somnifera | ✓ Sourced from India What is ashwagandha — and why has it been used for 3,000 years? Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small shrub native to India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean whose roots have been used in Ayurvedic medicine since at least 6,000 BCE. It is classified as a rasayana herb in Ayurveda — a category of plants traditionally associated with rejuvenation and longevity. In Sanskrit texts including the Charaka Samhita, ashwagandha is described as a premier tonic herb and is one of the most prescribed plants in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. The root contains a group of naturally occurring compounds called withanolides — steroidal lactones unique to the Withania genus — alongside alkaloids, saponins, and iron. These compounds have been the subject of extensive modern research, making ashwagandha one of the most studied Ayurvedic herbs in contemporary pharmacological literature. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for therapeutic guidance on ashwagandha supplementation. Root powder vs. leaf powder — why root matters Ashwagandha products are available in two forms — root powder and leaf powder. The distinction is significant: * Root powder (this product) — the root is the part of the plant used in traditional Ayurvedic practice and the vast majority of modern research. The root contains the highest concentration of withanolides and is what virtually all traditional Ayurvedic texts and modern clinical studies have used. This is the authentic, time-honored form.