Ashwagandha Root Extract (Withania somnifera)

Ashwagandha root extract is derived from the roots of Withania somnifera, an Ayurvedic medicinal plant with over 3,000 years of documented use as a rasayana (rejuvenating tonic). Its primary bioactive compounds are withanolides—steroidal lactones unique to the Withania genus—along with alkaloids and saponins that collectively drive its adaptogenic and anti-inflammatory activity. The KSM-66® variant is particularly valued by formulators for its full-spectrum root-only extraction using a proprietary green chemistry process that avoids alcohol or chemical solvents, preserving the natural ratio of bioactives while meeting clean-label and sustainability expectations.