Ashwagandha Churna | Withania somnifera Root Powder | Riddhish Herbals | 100g

Ashwagandha Churna is a pure single-herb Ayurvedic powder of Withania somnifera root (100%) — known in Sanskrit as Ashwagandha, “the smell of a horse,” for its earthy aroma and its classical reputation for imparting horse-like strength. It is among the most celebrated Rasayana (rejuvenative) and Balya (strengthening) herbs of Ayurveda, and the tradition's foremost adaptogen.

Riddhish Herbals Ashwagandha Churna is prepared from 100% Withania somnifera root — exactly as declared on the pack — with no leaf, no fillers, no colours and no preservatives. It is finely milled into a smooth, earthy churna that blends readily into the classical anupans of warm milk or water. Net weight 100 g, manufactured in a GMP-, ISO 9001:2015- and HACCP-certified facility under Ayurvedic manufacturing licence GA/1762. Riddhish Herbals has supplied genuine Ayurvedic products across India since 2015, with a bill on every order.

About Ashwagandha Churna

Ashwagandha is the single best-known herb of the Ayurvedic Rasayana tradition — valued for over two thousand years as a daily tonic for strength, steadiness and restful nights. This pack is the pure root powder: the part the classical texts specify and the part printed on the label (Withania somnifera, Root, 100%). A point of honesty worth making — the root, not the cheaper leaf, is the classical Rasayana material, and that is exactly what you are buying here.

Traditional Ayurvedic Importance

The Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (Guduchyadi Varga) lists Ashwagandha — also called Varahakarni and Balada — among the Balya (strengthening) and Rasayana (rejuvenative) dravyas, and describes it as Vajikarana (vitality-supporting) and Vatahara. The Charaka Samhita places Ashwagandha within its Balya and Brimhaniya (nourishing) tradition — the herbs taken to build bala (strength) and nourish the dhatus (tissues). It also appears in the Gujarati Ayurvedic compendium Aaryabhishak, a reference printed on Riddhish Herbals own-brand labels.

In classical pharmacology Ashwagandha carries Tikta-Kashaya (bitter-astringent) with Madhura (sweet) rasa, Laghu-Snigdha guna, Ushna (heating) virya and Madhura vipaka. This warming, nourishing, Vata-Kapha-pacifying profile is why it is classically taken as a steady daily Rasayana rather than for quick effect, and why warm milk is its most traditional anupan. The herb anchors several classical preparations, including Ashwagandharishta, Ashwagandha Ghrita and Ashwagandhadi Churna.

Key Features

• Root, not leaf: 100% Withania somnifera root powder — the classical Rasayana part — exactly as stated on the label.
• Single-herb purity: no fillers, binders, colours or preservatives; just genuine Ashwagandha root, finely milled.
• Classical Rasayana & Balya herb: anchored to the Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, the Charaka Samhita and the Gujarati Aaryabhishak.
• 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 seeking daily strength and calm.
• For men and women: a Vajikarana and Balya herb traditionally taken by adults of both sexes as part of a daily routine.
• Certified-facility manufacturing: made in a GMP-, ISO 9001:2015- and HACCP-certified facility (Mfg. Lic. GA/1762).

Composition

• Ashwagandha / Asgandh (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) — dried root — 100%

Net quantity: 100 g. Mfg. Lic. No. GA/1762. No excipients, fillers, colours or preservatives. 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 in serum cortisol under study conditions. (Chandrasekhar, Kapoor & Anishetty, 2012 — Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3):255–262; PMID 23439798) A broader survey of the herb's phytochemistry and pharmacology is collated in a peer-reviewed narrative review. (Mikulska et al., 2023 — Pharmaceutics; PMID 37111543) You can browse the wider study literature via Withania somnifera — Google Scholar.

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. General classical guidance: 3–5 g (about ½ to 1 teaspoon) once or twice daily. Traditional anupan: warm milk (the classical and most widely recommended carrier), often with a little ghee or jaggery; warm water is also used. It is traditionally taken after food or before bed, and the Rasayana approach is steady daily use over weeks and months alongside a balanced diet.

Tip: to avoid lumps, first make a smooth paste with a little warm water or milk, then stir into the rest of the warm milk.

Who Can Use It

Generally suited to adults — men and women — seeking a traditional daily Rasayana for strength, steadiness and restful nights. 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, so those of markedly Pitta constitution should use it mindfully. Discontinue and consult your physician if any discomfort occurs. 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, as printed on the label. 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 made from 100% Withania somnifera root — classically described as a Rasayana (rejuvenative), Balya (strengthening) and Vajikarana (vitality-supporting) herb, and the foremost adaptogen of the Ayurvedic tradition.

Is this root powder or leaf powder?

Root, 100% — exactly as declared on the label. The root is the classical Rasayana material; this churna contains no leaf, no stem and no fillers.

Is this product certified?

Ashwagandha Churna is manufactured in a GMP-, ISO 9001:2015- and HACCP-certified facility (Mfg. Lic. GA/1762). These certifications apply to the manufacturing facility. Riddhish Herbals provides a genuine bill with every order; for documentation specific to your pack, just ask us.

Who manufactures it?

It is marketed by Riddhish Herbals and manufactured by Panchamrut Herbals (Mfg. Lic. GA/1762), our own-brand manufacturing partner in Gujarat.

Can I take Ashwagandha Churna without consulting a doctor?

Because Ashwagandha is a nervine, Vajikarana herb that can interact with sedative, thyroid and blood-pressure medicines, we recommend using it under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician — especially if you take any regular medication.

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 name: Withania somnifera.

What is the recommended anupan?

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

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 dose and suitability.

Has Ashwagandha been studied scientifically?

Yes. Published clinical work such as Chandrasekhar et al. (2012, Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine; 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. Such findings use standardised extracts, are observed under study conditions, and individual results may vary.

How is this different from other brands?

It is a true single-herb, root-only churna with the botanical source and plant part clearly declared, honest classically-grounded language, native-script regional names, and a verified peer-reviewed citation — reviewed under the byline of Dr. Riddhish Padiya (Ph.D. Dravyaguna).

Is it available at Riddhish Herbals?

Yes — online at riddhishherbals.com and at our Khambhalia, Gujarat retail store, with pan-India delivery and a bill provided. Genuine products, doctor-guided selection, since 2015.

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.