⚠ Cautions — read first
- avoid Pregnancy — avoid unless supervised by a qualified Vaidya.
- supervision With thyroid or sedative medication — use only under professional supervision.
Vata ↓ pacifiesPitta ↑ if in excessKapha ↓ pacifies
Traditional uses
- A single-herb rasāyana traditionally used to support strength, resilience and recovery from stress and fatigue.
Available as — multiple makers, none promoted
Kottakkal (AVS) — Ashwagandha ChoornamKerala Ayurveda — AshwagandhaDabur — Ashwagandha Churna
Multiple reputable manufacturers are listed and none is promoted. Potency and quality vary; read the label and prefer standardised certified products.
View sources — 3 classical & official references ›
- Classical text Bhāvaprakāśa (incl. Nighaṇṭu)
- Classical text Charaka Saṁhitā
- Government / official The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Vol. I