Ashwagandha Churna | Withania somnifera Powder | Ayucare – Riddhish Herbals

Ashwagandha Churna by Ayucare is a single-herb Ayurvedic powder of Withania somnifera root (100%) — the classical Rasayana (rejuvenative), Balya (strengthening) and Vajikarana (vitality-supporting) herb, and the foremost adaptogen of Ayurveda — in a 100 g pack, retailed by Riddhish Herbals.

Ashwagandha (Asgandh) has been a daily-tonic herb in Indian households for over two thousand years. This 100 g churna is an Ayucare-brand product (Ayucare Pharmaceutical, Mfg. Lic. GA/1491), supplied through Riddhish Herbals with genuine sourcing, a bill on every order, and doctor-guided selection, since 2015.

About Ayucare Ashwagandha Churna

Ashwagandha is the single best-known herb of the Ayurvedic Rasayana tradition, classically valued for strength, steadiness and restful nights. It is taken as a fine churna stirred into the traditional anupans of warm milk or water. This pack is an Ayucare-brand Ashwagandha churna, made from 100% Withania somnifera root as declared on the label; Riddhish Herbals stocks it alongside its wider range of single-herb powders.

Traditional Ayurvedic Importance

The Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (Guduchyadi Varga) lists Ashwagandha — also called Varahakarni and Balada — among the Balya and Rasayana dravyas, and describes it as Vajikarana and Vatahara. The Charaka Samhita places it within the Balya and Brimhaniya (nourishing) tradition. Following the Gujarati classical reference Aaryabhishak, the Ayucare pack lists its traditional uses as a general tonic, in general debility (Karshya), and as a Vrishya (vitality herb). In classical pharmacology Ashwagandha carries Tikta-Kashaya with Madhura rasa, Laghu-Snigdha guna, Ushna (heating) virya and Madhura vipaka — a warming, nourishing, Vata-Kapha-pacifying profile classically taken as a steady daily Rasayana.

Key Features

• Root, 100%: single-herb Withania somnifera root powder — the classical Rasayana part — as declared on the Ayucare label.
• Classically documented: anchored to the Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Charaka Samhita and the Aaryabhishak reference.
• The tradition's foremost adaptogen: traditionally valued to support the body's resilience to everyday stress and fatigue.
• Warming, nourishing profile: Ushna virya with Madhura vipaka — classically suited to Vata-Kapha constitutions.
• Easy daily anupan: blends readily into warm milk or water, often with a little ghee or jaggery.
• Genuine, billed, doctor-guided: an Ayucare-brand pack retailed by Riddhish Herbals, with pan-India delivery since 2015.

Composition

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — root — 100.00%

Net quantity: 100 g. Brand: Ayucare (Ayucare Pharmaceutical, Mfg. Lic. No. GA/1491). An Ayurvedic classical product; reference: Aaryabhishak (A.B.). Label-verified composition.

Research & Scientific References

Ashwagandha is among the most extensively documented Ayurvedic Rasayana herbs in published clinical literature. In a prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers gave a concentrated Withania somnifera root extract to adults under stress and observed reductions in self-assessed stress scores and serum cortisol under study conditions. (Chandrasekhar, Kapoor & Anishetty, 2012 — Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3):255–262; PMID 23439798)

Findings are observed under study conditions, generally using standardised extracts rather than plain powder, and do not constitute medical claims. Individual results may vary. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.

How to Use & Anupan

As directed by your Ayurvedic physician. The Ayucare pack suggests one to two measures taken up to three times a day; a common general guidance for an Ashwagandha churna is 3–5 g (about ½ to 1 teaspoon) with warm milk or water as anupan, usually after food. Steady daily use over weeks and months is the traditional Rasayana approach.

Who Can Use It

Generally suited to adults — men and women — seeking a traditional daily Rasayana. Not recommended during pregnancy. If you are lactating, taking any medication (especially sedative, thyroid or blood-pressure medicines), or managing any health condition, consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Information

Use under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, especially if you are pregnant, lactating, taking any medication, or managing any medical condition. Ashwagandha is Ushna (heating) in nature; those of markedly Pitta constitution should use it mindfully. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary from person to person. This product is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical care.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed after every use to preserve freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashwagandha Churna?

It is a single-herb Ayurvedic powder of Withania somnifera root (100%) — classically a Rasayana, Balya and Vajikarana herb, and the foremost adaptogen of the Ayurvedic tradition. This pack is an Ayucare-brand churna.

Is this root powder?

Yes — the Ayucare label declares 100% Withania somnifera root, the classical Rasayana part of the plant.

Which brand is this?

This is an Ayucare-brand Ashwagandha Churna (Ayucare Pharmaceutical, Mfg. Lic. GA/1491), retailed by Riddhish Herbals with genuine sourcing and a bill on every order.

What are the other names for Ashwagandha?

Also written Asgandh, Asgandha, Aswagandha and Ashwaganda; Sanskrit Varahakarni and Balada; English Indian Winter Cherry and Indian Ginseng. Botanical: Withania somnifera.

What is the recommended anupan?

Warm milk is the classical carrier, often with a little ghee or jaggery; warm water also works. Usually taken after food.

Can I take it without consulting a doctor?

Because Ashwagandha can interact with sedative, thyroid and blood-pressure medicines, we recommend use under a qualified Ayurvedic physician — especially if you take any regular medication.

Is it suitable for both men and women?

Yes. Classical texts describe Ashwagandha as a Balya and Rasayana herb for adults of both sexes. Consult your Vaidya for personalised guidance.

Has Ashwagandha been studied scientifically?

Yes — published clinical work such as Chandrasekhar et al. (2012; PMID 23439798) studied a concentrated root extract in adults under stress and observed changes in self-assessed stress scores and serum cortisol under study conditions. Individual results may vary.

Regional Names Across India

Plant part used: Root. Spelling & search variants: ashwagandha / asgandh / aswagandha / ashwaganda powder, ashwagandha churna, withania somnifera root powder.

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Reviewed by Dr. Riddhish Padiya (B.Pharm Ayurveda; M.Pharm Pharmacognosy; Ph.D. Dravyaguna). Last reviewed: June 2026.