Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Extract 5% - 25G

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract 5% withanolides - 25 g

Twenty-five grams of powdered extract from the root of ashwagandha, standardized to 5% withanolides, in a package intended for longer, regular use. The declared 5% refers to withanolides - steroid lactones, which are considered active ingredients in this raw material. At this amount, two things start to matter significantly and it’s worth addressing them from day one.

The first is storage: the powdered extract absorbs moisture from the air, so the package must be tightly closed, and the place should be dry, cool, and dark. The second is measuring - the powder varies in bulk density between batches, so a jewelry scale is the right tool here, not a spoon. The raw material comes from the root of Withania somnifera, a plant from the nightshade family, known in Polish as witania ospała or Indian ginseng.

You measure the portion yourself, and the reference point in this matter - the limit of withanolides indicated by the Dietary Supplements Team - is described below.

Ingredients

The raw material in this package:

• Extract from the root of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), standardized to 5% withanolides
• Form: fine powder

With a larger amount of loose raw material, it’s worth establishing two things right away: what you measure with and what you mix in. A jewelry scale with accuracy to tenths of a gram solves the first problem, and a denser carrier solves the second - warm milk, plant drink, smoothie, or yogurt work much better than a glass of cold water, where the powder clumps together. The third thing is regulatory and applies to every package of this raw material.

The Dietary Supplements Team in resolution no. 7/2020 from February 7, 2020, indicated that the maximum content of withanolides cannot exceed 10 mg in the recommended daily serving of the product, and powdered root of Withania somnifera can be used in an amount below 3 g per day. Both values come from the same resolution and both refer to daily consumption, not the content of the package.

It is also worth remembering that the 3 g limit applies to powdered root, not standardized extract, so it should not be transferred to this package.

Specification

How to use

The powdered extract dissolves poorly in cold water, so in practice, it is mixed with a denser carrier.

• Measure the portion on a jewelry scale, not with a spoon - the powder varies in bulk density between batches
• Mix in warm milk, plant drink, smoothie, or yogurt, not in a glass of cold water
• The taste is distinctly earthy and bitter - this is a normal feature of the raw material, not a defect of the batch
• Do not exceed the limit of withanolides indicated by the Dietary Supplements Team
• Close the package after each use and keep it away from moisture

For whom

This package makes sense when ashwagandha is a regular part of your routine, not a one-time experiment: when you add the extract to your morning cocoa or evening drink regularly for several weeks, when you prepare your own adaptogenic blends, or when more than one person in the household uses it.

The loose form gives full control over the portion size and allows you to combine the extract with other raw materials at your discretion, but it requires a scale and discipline in storage - the larger the package, the longer it stands open and the more times air gets into it, and the powder absorbs moisture and starts to clump. The product is not intended for children, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers.

In cases of thyroid diseases, autoimmune diseases, liver diseases, and with sedative, sleeping, and anticonvulsant medications, consult the use with a doctor before taking the first portion of this extract. The same applies to individuals taking immunosuppressive medications.

Frequently asked questions

How many withanolides can be consumed in a day?

The Dietary Supplements Team in resolution no. 7/2020 from February 7, 2020, indicated that the maximum content of withanolides cannot exceed 10 mg in the recommended daily serving of the product. The same resolution allows powdered root in an amount below 3 g per day. The first value refers to withanolides, the second to the root raw material.

What should guide you when measuring the portion?

The limit indicated by the Dietary Supplements Team: the maximum content of withanolides cannot exceed 10 mg in the recommended daily serving of the product. Measure the portion according to the recommendation of the preparation or recipe in which you use the extract, and weigh it on a jewelry scale, as the bulk density of the powder changes between batches.

How does the extract differ from powdered root?

Powdered root is ground plant raw material, while the extract is a concentrate in which the content of active substances has been thickened and brought to the declared level - here 5% withanolides. These are two different raw materials and should not be used interchangeably measure for measure, as they differ in concentration.

Will the powder not go stale in a larger package?

The main threat is moisture, not the passage of time. The powdered extract absorbs water from the air and starts to clump, so keep the package tightly closed, in a dry and dark place, and do not store it above the sink or in the bathroom.

Variants and category

You can find the full offer in the Herbs category.

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Safety and storage

The Dietary Supplements Team recommends that the labeling of products containing Withania somnifera include a warning with the following content: the product should not be consumed in case of using medications with sedative, sleeping, and anticonvulsant effects, do not use in children, pregnant women, and during lactation. Additionally, there are situations where medical sources recommend caution or discourage the use of ashwagandha: thyroid diseases, autoimmune diseases, taking immunosuppressive medications, and liver diseases.

The described side effects primarily concern gastrointestinal complaints, and there have also been isolated cases of liver damage. If you are taking any medications regularly, consult the use with a doctor. Store the package tightly closed, in a dry, cool, and dark place, out of reach of children.

Do not exceed the daily portion established by the manufacturer of the preparation in which you use this raw material. The herbal extract does not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Not sure how this extract compares to the encapsulated preparations you already know? Write or call - at u Bucha we advise before the purchase, not after it.