What is Ashwagandha, Locally Grown?

This is our locally grown Ashwagandha, the ground root of Withania somnifera, a small evergreen shrub in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is part of our Locally Grown line, cultivated by a Pacific Northwest grower near our Oregon shop.

About the plant

Ashwagandha is native to India and neighboring parts of the Middle East and Africa, where it holds a long documented place in the Ayurvedic tradition and is classed among the rasayana herbs. The Sanskrit name translates as "smell of horse," a reference to the root's distinctive aroma. Although the plant's traditional cultivation is on the Indian subcontinent, it grows well in Pacific Northwest summer conditions, and this Oregon-grown root offers regional sourcing while supporting local herbal supply networks. Its characteristic constituents are the withanolides.

Related herbs

• Ashwagandha Powder — our standard imported ground root.
• Ashwagandha Tincture — the same root as a liquid extract.

Ashwagandha, Locally Grown: form & sizes

We carry Ashwagandha, Locally Grown as locally grown, ground root powder, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 4 oz. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Ashwagandha, Locally Grown in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Ashwagandha, Locally Grown at a glance

Botanical name

Withania somnifera

Family

Solanaceae

Native region

India, here grown in Oregon

Plant part

root

Source

Oregon-grown

Sanskrit name

Ashwagandha ('smell of horse')

Form

locally grown, ground root powder

Sizes

1 oz to 4 oz