Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha may boost sleep quality, mental alertness in the elderly: Study

07-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A root extract of Ashwagandha may improve the quality of life, the quality of sleep, and mental alertness in the elderly, says a new study from India.

Coronavirus: Spotlight on the Supply Chain

India lockdown affecting ashwagandha supply, but US inventories remain strong

02-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplies of the Ayurveda’s flagship herb Ashwagandha from India are tightening as the country goes on lockdown because of the novel coronavirus, but two leading US suppliers tell NutraIngredients-USA that their domestic inventories remain robust.

P&G, M13 launch Kindra, new DTC brand for menopausal women

18-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Kindra provides estrogen-free supplements to combat menopause without a prescription.

Study: Ashwagandha may lower stress, improve sleep

11-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

New research found that high-concentration ashwagandha root extract can be an effective sleep and anxiety aid, according to a study published in Cureus.

Ayurvedic product line aims to work in harmony with keto dieters

25-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s a sign of dissatisfaction with conventional Western medicine, or a more holistic preference, Ayurvedic ingredients like turmeric and ashwagandha are entering into the diets of mainstream North American consumers.

BAPP ashwagandha bulletin to help industry tell when roots have been adulterated with leaves

16-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new BAPP bulletin disseminates ways to detect the adulteration of ashwagandha products with undeclared material taken from the leaves or the stems of the plant.