Ashwagandha (Organic)

100% clean formula.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. All Ethical Nutrition products are free from animal-based ingredients and by-products. Registered with the vegan society.

Free-from: GMOs, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Palm Oil/Palm Oil Derivatives, Maltodextrin, Bulking Agents, Titanium Dioxide, Sugar.

No Allergen-Containing Ingredients: This product is formulated without any ingredients from the top 14 allergens, including wheat, milk, nuts, soy, and shellfish.

Additive-free: We don't use any nasty additives and where required we use gluten-free rice extract to help us to blend together ingredients and ensure they are accurately dosed.

Also known as Winter Cherry and Indian Ginseng, ashwagandha is a shrub that grows in drier regions of South East Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. 

Ayurvedic physicians have used it for thousands of years as a rejuvenating tonic for fatigue, fertility, stress, immunity, endurance, strength, and longevity [1].

In the West, it is classed as an adaptogen, an herb that helps the body adapt and cope with different forms of stress.

The name ashwagandha translates as "smell of a horse"! Not because it will make you smell like one (it's only the freshly dug roots that have an equine scent!), but because the plant is said to provide the strength and vitality of a horse. 

Ashwagandha is a well-studied herb with renowned benefits for:

• Managing stress and anxiety. As an adaptogen, ashwagandha helps the body adapt and cope with physical, mental, or emotional stress. In adults with chronic stress, ashwagandha extract is shown to lower cortisol levels and improve feelings of resilience and quality of life [2].
• Mental wellbeing. The adaptogenic effects of ashwagandha support mental wellbeing and help manage anxiety and depression by calming the nervous system and supporting serotonin levels [3]. 

• Immune function. Ashwagandha has immunomodulatory effects that help orchestrate a balanced and robust immune response [4].
• Memory and cognitive function. Part of the adaptogenic qualities of ashwagandha is its ability to support memory, mental recall, and overall cognitive function. This has been demonstrated in adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) who show significant improvements in memory, attention, executive function, and information processing speed when using ashwagandha extract [5].
• Strength and endurance. The traditional use of ashwagandha as a rejuvenating tonic for strength, vitality, and endurance is reflected in modern studies that show significant improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, and quality of life [6].

Withanolides are the main active components of ashwagandha. To date, more than 50 withanolides have been isolated from the leaves, roots, and berries of ashwagandha [7].

Our Organic Ashwagandha provides high levels of withanolides, around 4% (48mg) per daily dose, for maximum effectiveness.

We source our ashwagandha from small organic farms rather than a large monopoly supplier. This ensures sustainable agriculture practices and the high quality of our product [8]. 

Moreover, our Organic Ashwagandha offers the same quality and withanolide content as the pricier KSM-66 version, making it a more affordable choice for you.

Ashwagandha may benefit people who want to:

• Build resilience to stress.
• Optimise energy, strength, and endurance.
• Support their immune function.
• Support memory, mental clarity, concentration, and cognitive function.
• Enhance mental wellbeing.

We recommend taking our Organic Ashwagandha during or after a main meal. This can be morning or evening; whichever time works best for you.

We recommend you speak to your healthcare provider before using our Organic Ashwagandha alongside prescription medication or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

When taken as directed, ashwagandha is very well tolerated with few potential side effects. In some cases, it may cause mild nausea, loose stools, or drowsiness.

1. Lopresti, A. L., & Smith, S. J. 2021. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for the treatment and enhancement of mental and physical conditions: A systematic review of human trials. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 28, 100434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100434 
2. Chandrasekhar, K., Kapoor, J., & Anishetty, S. 2012. A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3), 255. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.106022 
3. Majeed, M., Nagabhushanam, K., Murali, A., Vishwanathan, D. T., Mamidala, R. V., & Mundkur, L. 2024. A Standardized Withania somnifera (Linn.) Root Extract with Piperine Alleviates the Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression by Increasing Serotonin Levels: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 30(5), 459–468. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2023.0279 
4. Bani, S., Gautam, M., Sheikh, F. A., Khan, B., Satti, N. K., Suri, K. A., Qazi, G. N., & Patwardhan, B. 2006. Selective Th1 up-regulating activity of Withania somnifera aqueous extract in an experimental system using flow cytometry. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 107(1), 107-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2006.02.016 
5. Choudhary, D., Bhattacharyya, S., & Bose, S. 2017. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 14(6), 599–612. https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2017.1284970 
6. Choudhary, B., Shetty, A., & Langade, D. G. 2015. Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults. Ayu, 36(1), 63. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-8520.169002 
7. Mirjalili, M. H., Moyano, E., Bonfill, M., Cusido, R. M., & Palazón, J. 2009. Steroidal Lactones from Withania somnifera, an Ancient Plant for Novel Medicine. Molecules, 14(7), 2373-2393. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules14072373 
8. World Health Organization, 2003. [online] WHO guidelines on good agricultural and collection practices (GACP) for medicinal plants. Available at https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/42783 [Accessed 30 Jan 2025].