HealthForce SuperFoods Ashwaghandha - 16 oz Powder

“Indian Ginseng”: Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) has been used in the traditional Indian systems of medicine (Unani, Ayurveda) for thousands of years. Ashwagandha belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Other known plants in the Solanaceae family include goji berries, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant. Ashagandha root contains numerous biologically-active compounds which exert health benefits when consumed.*
Vital Health Benefits: Although not actually a member of the ginseng family, one of ashwagandha’s common name is “Indian ginseng” due to the ginseng-esque like energy effects the root imparts.* Ashwagandha has a reputation as a potent adaptogen and scientific studies have confirmed this. Adaptogens are herbs that help a person be more resilient to stress through modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.*
Hard-core Standards: Certified organic by Oregon Tilth, certified vegan by Vegan Action, certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, and certified kosher by Orthodox Union. Additionally, our TruGanic standard (lab tested for pesticides and GMOs (genetically modified ingredients) upon ingredient qualification ensures purity and quality. Free of fillers, binders, and flow agents; products are lab tested for botanical identity, heavy metals, microbiological activity, and gluten.
Highest Manufacturing Standards: Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility. Recognized as NSF International/ANSI (American National Standards Institute) cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) certified manufacturing standards. Made in an organic, kosher, gluten-free, and vegan compliant facility.