What is Ashwagandha Root Extract?
Ashwagandha Root Extract is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Withania somnifera plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Root
- Solubility: Insoluble in water
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Ashwagandha Root Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Ashwagandha Root Extract used for? Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements as an adaptogen for stress, sleep, and general endurance support, due to its content of Withanolides (steroidal lactones) and alkaloids. It provides a consistent source of active ingredient in formulations such as capsules, tablets, root powder, and standardized extracts.
Ashwagandha Root Extract Benefits and Main Usage Areas
- Stress and anxiety support: Randomized clinical studies have shown that ashwagandha root extract significantly reduces perceived stress and anxiety.
- Cortisol regulation: It has been associated with a decrease in serum cortisol levels in human studies.
- Sleep support: It is used to improve sleep quality, and supportive clinical data is available in this area.
- Vitality and performance: It is being researched in areas of fatigue, cognitive/memory performance, and physical endurance (evidence is emerging).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Withanolides act as adaptogens by balancing the overactivation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and cortisol release, thereby helping to normalize the stress response.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form is used as an active ingredient in tablet blends, as a filler for capsules (gelatin/HPMC), and in powder blends/sachet products. Since it is insoluble in water, suspension/solvent compatibility is evaluated for liquid formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Withania somnifera is included among the permitted (positive) plants under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Root.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA (Certificate of Analysis) of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Ashwagandha Root Extract.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.