Ashwagandha has been used in India for thousands of years as part of their Ayurveda. Ayurveda means science of life or knowledge of life. Ayurveda was developed more than 5000 years ago and is most known for its effects on all systems of the body. Ashwagandha promotes energy, mood, vitality and overall well-being. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen which means it promotes balance in many different systems of the body. Our formula includes organic whole ashwagandha root powder, organic ashwagandha extract and organic black pepper so that you get all of the compounds of the complete herb, in its pure form. Why Choose Herbal Roots? Unlike other brands, you will NOT find binders, fillers, preservatives or additives in any Herbal Roots supplements. This product is USDA Certified organic, manufactured by a cGMP facility, and 3rd party tested. Herbal Roots is a small family, women owned, and operated business.