{"product_id":"ashwagandha","title":"Ashwagandha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Root That Bears the Strength of a Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot | Traditionally Grown \u0026amp; Naturally Dried\u003cbr\u003eWithania somnifera | Solanaceae\u003cbr\u003eअश्वगन्धा • Ashwagandha • Hayagandha • Vajigandha • Varahakarni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"149\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"452\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanskrit Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eअश्वगन्धा (Ashwagandha) • हयगन्धा (Hayagandha) • वाजिगन्धा (Vajigandha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (L.) Dunal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyurvedic Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eबल्य (Balya) • बृंहणीय (Brimhaniya) • रसायन (Rasayana)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste (Rasa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikta (Bitter) • Kashaya (Astringent) • Madhura (Sweet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality (Guna)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaghu (Light) • Snigdha (Unctuous)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency (Virya)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUshna (Warm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Digestive Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadhura (Sweet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVata-Kapha Shamaka │ May increase Pitta in excess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRajasthan \u0026amp; Madhya Pradesh — Traditionally Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 months from date of processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the dried root between your fingers and break it. What rises is unmistakable, and it is the reason for the name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — horse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — smell. The root carries the scent of a horse, and the classical writers, in the manner they had, made this both a description and a promise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVajigandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurangagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Three words for horse, three names for the same root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAswavarohaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — that which bestows the mounting strength of a horse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the giver of strength. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGatrakari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — that which builds the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarutaghni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the destroyer of Vata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarahakarni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the pig's ear, for the shape of its leaf. The classical botanists were observers before they were poets, and often the same sentence held both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharaka placed \u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha \u003c\/strong\u003ewithin two of his fifty groups: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the strength-giving, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimhaniya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the nourishing. Not more, and we will not claim more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rasa is bitter, astringent, sweet. Its virya is warm — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUshna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its vipaka is sweet. Its guna is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaghu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnigdha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — light and unctuous together, which is an unusual pairing, and precisely the classical signature of a dravya that nourishes without burdening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnigdha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pacifies Vata. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUshna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaghu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pacify Kapha. Pitta may rise in excess, and the texts say so plainly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimhana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the building action. Where Guduchi cleanses and Haritaki empties, Ashwagandha fills. It is the herb of what has been depleted: by illness, by strain, by the long attrition of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASLI AYURVEDA\u003c\/strong\u003e offers Ashwagandha root in its most authentic form — traditionally grown in the mineral soils of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, carefully harvested, naturally dried, preserved without additives or artificial enhancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is what Charaka meant by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the Ancient Texts Say\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharaka Samhita\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharaka places Ashwagandha within two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahakashaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the group of ten dravyas that promote strength and resilience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimhaniya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the group of ten that nourish and build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharaka also uses the synonyms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayahvaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSushruta Samhita\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushruta records Ashwagandha and uses the synonym \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurangagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — twice, and uniquely among the three great texts. He places it within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirechanopaga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the group adjunct to purgation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshtanga Hridaya \u0026amp; Ashtanga Sangraha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVagbhata records Ashwagandha within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadhura Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadhura Skandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the sweet-tasting groups. He uses the synonyms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVajigandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNighantu Placements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBhavaprakasha Nighantu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuduchyadi Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhanvantari Nighantu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuduchyadi Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaiyadeva Nighantu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOshadhi Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadanapala Nighantu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbhayadi Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaja Nighantu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShatahvadi Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Correction We Consider Ourselves Obliged to Make\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshwagandha is sold across the world as an aphrodisiac and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVajikarana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dravya. The classical position is more careful, and we will state it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brihattrayi did not emphasise Ashwagandha as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVrishya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when used alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charaka names it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimhaniya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vagbhata places it in the sweet groups. Sushruta assigns it no gana of that kind. Charaka's principal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVajikarana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dravya was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshvattha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not Ashwagandha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShukrala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — reproductive-supportive — attribution is later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is Sharangadhara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurva Khanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamhita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who highlights this property of Ashwagandha, naming it alongside Musali and Shatavari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a small correction. It is the difference between a claim Charaka made and a claim made a thousand years afterward. We tell you which is which. You will find no other seller who does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasapanchaka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKashaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadhura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rasa; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaghu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnigdha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guna; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUshna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e virya; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadhura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vipaka; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVata-Kapha Shamaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e karma. Pitta may be increased in excess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAyurvedic Classical Understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross Ayurvedic literature and traditional practice, Ashwagandha root is associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the promotion of strength and resilience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimhaniya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the nourishing and building of tissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasayana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — rejuvenative wellness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarutaghni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — traditional pacification of Vata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNadibalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — traditional support for the nervous tissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShwasahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKasahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — breathlessness and cough traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShophahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — traditional application in swelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVata and Kapha pacification through warm potency and unctuous quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShukrala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — as attributed by Sharangadhara, not by the Brihattrayi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts enduring place within Ayurveda reflects the classical conviction that what has been depleted must be rebuilt, and that rebuilding is a slower discipline than cleansing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyurvedic Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaced by Charaka within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the ten dravyas that promote strength — and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimhaniya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the ten that nourish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed for the horse across the classical literature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVajigandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurangagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally attributed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarutaghni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the pacification of Vata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNadibalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — support for the nervous tissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded by Vagbhata within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadhura Varga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual classical configuration: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaghu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnigdha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together — nourishing without burdening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShukrala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e action attributed by Sharangadhara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWellness Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay support the body's natural resilience to physical and mental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with sustained energy without stimulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay support restful sleep and settled states\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally linked with muscular strength and physical endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay support recovery following exertion or depletion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with grounding an unsettled constitution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitual Wellness Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKsheerapaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — root simmered in milk — remains among Ayurveda's most respected preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally taken before sleep, closing the day rather than opening it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the Ayurvedic understanding that strength is built in rest, not in effort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically valued in winter regimens, when the warming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evirya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is welcomed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Your Ashwagandha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha Ksheerapaka — The Classical Milk Decoction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimmer approximately half a teaspoon of Ashwagandha root powder in one cup of whole milk over a low flame for ten to fifteen minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweeten, if desired, after the milk has cooled slightly — classical Ayurveda counsels against honey added to hot liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsume before sleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Powder Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly grind dried Ashwagandha root into a fine powder. Traditionally consumed with warm milk, warm water, or ghee, according to constitutional suitability and practitioner guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Morning Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalf a teaspoon in warm water on rising, where sustained daytime steadiness is sought. Both morning and evening practice are established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical Companions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshwagandha has historically been combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShatavari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (its cooling counterpart), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePippali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in traditional Ayurvedic preparations. Sharangadhara names it alongside Musali and Shatavari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Word on Restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshwagandha is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUshna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — warming. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emay increase Pitta in excess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with half a teaspoon. Observe. Classical Rasayana practice is cyclical, not perpetual — periods of use followed by pause.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter (Hemanta \u0026amp; Shishira):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peak suitability — the warming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evirya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e counters cold and Vata aggravation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsoon (Varsha Ritu):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally combined with Pippali, which is held to enhance absorption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring (Vasanta Ritu):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally used during Kapha clearance, its light quality serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer (Grishma Ritu):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use in reduced quantity. The warming potency wants balancing with cooling dravyas such as Shatavari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASLI AYURVEDA's Ashwagandha is sourced from traditionally grown farms in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh — soils that have carried this root for centuries, unchanged in their mineral composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe supply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Leaf and berry are used in some traditions, carry distinct properties, and are not offered under this name. The root is harvested at maturity, cleaned without chemical treatment, and preserved without fumigation, synthetic enhancement, or artificial colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing takes place within our Z Gold Certified Greenroom Infrastructure — a spiritually aligned Ayurvedic wellness sanctum where Vedic chants resonate continuously, preserving the atmosphere and sanctity of classical herbal preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No flow agents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No synthetic enhancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you receive is Ashwagandha in the honest form Charaka placed among the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ten — warming, nourishing, and unhurried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Power of Pure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0in; text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Asli Ayurveda","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":52513743732917,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":52513808646325,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7505\/5029\/files\/ashwagandha-product-image.jpg?v=1778844575","url":"https:\/\/www.asliayurveda.com\/ur\/products\/ashwagandha","provider":"Asli Ayurveda Wellness Private Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}