Ashwagandha root is one of the most in demand botanicals for supplement manufacturers, and it is where the specification really matters. Buyers choose between whole root powder and a concentrated extract, and they care about strength, purity and whether the material is root only. This guide covers how to specify it cleanly.
Root powder or extract?
Whole root powder is the milled root, suited to whole herb capsules, tablets and traditional formulations. An extract is concentrated and usually sold to a set strength, which suits brands that want the same dose in every batch. The right choice depends on your product and your label, so settle this first.
How ashwagandha is graded
Ashwagandha is graded on strength, measured as its withanolide content. Supplement manufacturers commonly put a percentage on the purchase order, and because it moves with the material and the processing, the figure is confirmed on the lab report for your lot rather than assumed from a brochure.
Root only, and purity
Many premium buyers want root only material rather than a root and leaf blend. If that is your requirement, say so explicitly on the order. Beyond that, specify how finely it should be milled, plus the moisture, ash and microbial limits your supplement standard calls for.
| Attribute | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Form | Root powder or concentrated extract |
| Strength | Target percentage, confirmed on the lab report |
| Composition | Root only, if that is what you need |
| Milling and limits | Fineness, moisture, ash and microbial to your standard |
Paperwork and placing the order
Every lot ships with a lab report. For the full import document set, see how to import herbal ingredients. Send your form, target strength, milling, volume and destination, and our export desk confirms the minimum order and the price.
Specifications, for buyers who order to a number
Strength is stated as withanolide content and is confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis for each lot. Tell us the percentage your formulation is written against and we will confirm what we can supply against it before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ashwagandha root powder and extract?
Root powder is the milled whole root. An extract is concentrated and usually sold to a set strength. Powder suits whole herb formulations, extract suits consistent dosing. We supply both.
How is ashwagandha strength specified?
As a percentage, using the standard grading marker for this root. Supplement manufacturers usually name the figure they formulate against, and the result for your lot is confirmed on the lab report. The marker is named in the specifications section above.
Should I buy root only powder?
Many buyers specify root only material, rather than a root and leaf blend, for premium supplement lines. Put root only on your specification if that is your requirement.
What is the minimum order for bulk ashwagandha?
It depends on form, grade and destination. Share your form, target strength, milling, volume and country for a quote.
Specs change with the crop, the season and the grade. Ask our export desk for a current lab report, the minimum order and a price to your port, and we will come back within 24 hours.