Withania Somnifera Extract 2.5% Total Withanolides Content by HPLC

Manufacturing

Withania Somnifera Extract (Ashwagandha) with a guaranteed 2.5% total withanolide content by HPLC goes through a meticulous process. First, the Withania Somnifera roots are crushed and extracted with a solvent to isolate valuable compounds. The extract is then filtered and concentrated. Next, specialized techniques are employed to achieve a purified extract rich in withanolides. Finally, this purified extract is dried and analyzed using HPLC to confirm a 2.5% withanolide content.

Applications

Energy bars, granola, and smoothies are examples of functional foods that can benefit from the addition of ashwagandha to improve their nutritional value and health benefits. Its adaptogenic qualities might aid in lowering stress and enhancing general well-being.

Teas, coffees, and health drinks can benefit from the subtle earthy flavor that ashwagandha extracts or powders add, as well as the possibility of promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Beverages infused with ashwagandha are growing in popularity in the market.

Geographical Specifications

This includes using exact farming techniques to determine when to plant and harvest the crop to obtain the best roots possible, which are used to make the medicinal extract. To achieve the highest concentration of active substances, such as withanolides, extremely exact timing for planting and harvesting is required. In its native India, the plant usually starts growing at the start of the monsoon and is harvested 150–180 days later, when the leaves start to turn yellow and the concentration of bioactive compounds in the plant reaches its peak.