Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Name: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) | Indian Ginseng | Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant
Brand: Withania
SKU: pda671
Price: 7.0 EUR
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Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha is one of the most well known plants in the Ayurvedic medicine.

Known as the Indian Ginseng, the root powder of this plant are used as a sedative, a tranquiliser and, a bit contrary to logic, as an aphrodisiac. There have also been clinical studies indicating its anti-inflammatory powers and its effect on stress, anxiety and sleep, though more research remains to be done.

A perennial in more temperate climates, in our regions she should be treated as an annual - or brought inside for the winter.

Flowering	June, July, August, September
Flower Color	Yellow
Frost Tolerance	0°C
Size	75cm H x 60cm W, Indoors
Soil	Dry, Well-Draining. Seems to have a preference for neutral to mildly alkaline soils.
Origin	Eurasia

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🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery

💦 High drought tolerance once established
👍 Medicinal

Warning: This plant should not be consumed without prior medical advice.

👨‍🌾 Stake the plant to avoid a flopping - drooping effect
🌱 Dry, stony soil with sun to partial shade.
👯‍♀️ It can be propagated from seeds in the early spring or from greenwood cutting in the later spring

The plant, particularly its root powder, has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine.

W. somnifera is commonly sold as a dietary supplement, containing root or leaf powder or extracts. It is undergoing research for potential effects on stress, anxiety, and sleep, but current clinical evidence is insufficient to confirm its safety or efficacy.

Stress and anxiety

At oral doses of 300 to 600 mg per day over a three month period, ashwagandha root extract may be useful in treating generalized anxiety disorder, although the evidence for efficacy is tentative and the treatment may cause nausea and diarrhea.

Sleep

There is limited evidence that W. somnifera extract, especially at higher doses and over longer durations, may modestly improve sleep quality and related outcomes, with more noticeable effects in people with insomnia. A 2021 review concluded that W. somnifera extract modestly improves sleep quality and quantity in adults, especially those with insomnia, and may reduce anxiety and enhance alertness.

Phytochemistry

The main phytochemical constituents ofW. somnifera are withanolides, a group of triterpene lactones that include withaferin A, alkaloids, steroidal lactones,tropine, and cuscohygrine. Forty withanolides, twelve alkaloids, and various sitoindosides have been isolated from this plant species.

As these withanolides are structurally similar to the ginsenosides of Panax ginseng,W. somniferais commonly referred to as "Indian ginseng".

The Latin species name somnifera means "sleep-inducing".

The name ashwagandha is a combination of the Sanskrit words ashva, meaning "horse", and gandha, meaning "smell", reflecting that the root has a strong, horse-like odor.

The berries, buds, roots, and leaves of Ashwagandha play an important role in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly in stress management.

The dried roots and leaves are used to treat respiratory disorders and fertility-related issues.

In addition, the essential oil of Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) may help reduce arthritis-related pain and promote wound healing.

In cosmetology, Ashwagandha is used to help prevent the appearance of wrinkles.

Warning: This plant should not be consumed without prior medical advice.