What part of ashwagandha plant is used?

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The root of the plant is the part we use in our herbal products, and we harvest Ashwagandha root in fall when the plants’ beneficial phytochemicals are at their peak.

What does ashwagandha do to the brain?

Ashwagandha has been seen to increase acetylcholine levels in the brain, which are correlated with improved memory, brain function and intelligence.

How can you tell if ashwagandha is pure?

1. Make sure that your ashwagandha extract is drawn from roots alone and that leaf components are not added. There are some ashwagandha makers who make the extract using the plant’s leaves instead of just the root. However, KSM-66 uses ONLY the roots with no addition of leaves.

Which is better ashwagandha root or leaf?

Studies have shown that the leaves and roots of Withania somnifera have different concentrations of withanolides. The roots are considered the best source of these health-boosting compounds, which is also why most studies on ashwagandha use extracts made from this part of the plant (Kaul, 2016).

Are ashwagandha leaves edible?

Many toxicological studies have demonstrated that Ashwagandha, in its reasonable dose, is a non-toxic, safe and edible herb.

Which form of ashwagandha is best?

Best Brand of Ashwagandha

True Veda Ashwagandha. Price: $19.97. Ashwagandha Type: KSM-66.
Tribe Organics Ashwagandha. Price: $21.97. Ashwagandha Type: KSM-66.
Nature’s Way Ashwagandha. Price: $16.49.
Himalaya Ashwagandha. Price: $15.95.
NOW Ashwagandha. Price: $16.99.
Fresh Healthcare Ashwagandha. Price: $18:95.

What is the difference between ashwagandha and ashwagandha root?

Ashwagandha is extracted from either the leaves or the roots, or both. Leaf Extracts often contain high levels of Withaferin A, while root extracts have comparably low levels of Withaferin A.