Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Tincture, Dried Root Liquid Extract

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Tincture, Dried Root Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried root of Withania somnifera, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Withania somnifera root — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Ashwagandha is a short tomentose perennial shrub of the nightshade family, growing to about 35–75 cm with dull green elliptic leaves, small bell-shaped green flowers and a bright orange-red berry held inside a papery inflated calyx. It is native to the drier parts of India and grows also in Nepal, Yemen and southern China, where it is cultivated as a field crop and lifted in its first winter. English speakers have called it Indian ginseng, winter cherry and poison gooseberry, though it is related to none of those. The root is thick, pale and fleshy, and it gives the herb its Sanskrit name: ashva-gandha, the smell of a horse, for its distinctly barnyard aroma.

Ingredients

Tincture: Withania somnifera dried root, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Withania somnifera dried root, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Ashwagandha belongs to the nightshade family; avoid it if you are sensitive to nightshades. Cases of liver injury have been reported in people taking ashwagandha preparations — stop use and seek medical advice if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or unexplained abdominal pain or fatigue. Talk to a practitioner first if you have a thyroid or autoimmune condition, or take sedatives, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants. Not for use in pregnancy.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.