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Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a medicinal plant in Solanaceae or nightshade family, which is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. In Pakistan it grows wildly on fields sides and uncultivated lands and reach a height of about 5 to 6 feet. Ashwagandha is also known by a number of other names like Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha and Kanaje Hindi etc. In domestic language Pashto it's called Koti lal (Koti=ball, Lal= red), may be because of its red colored round fruit. In Urdu Ashwagandha is called Asgandha or Asgund (اسگند).
I've grown a few Ashwagandha plants at my farmhouse this year. Now the plants are about three months old. I have grown them for personal use and will try to validate it medicinal properties. I'm also interested in growing it commercially, but I will first search for its market.

Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Plant
Ashwagandha Plant
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Plant
Ashwagandha Plant
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Plant
Ashwagandha Plant
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Leaves
Ashwagandha Leaves
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera FLowers
Ashwagandha Flower
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Fruits
Ashwagandha Fruits
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Fruits
Ashwagandha Fruits
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Seeds
Ashwagandha Seeds
Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera Root
Ashwagandha Root

40 comments:

  1. SharodinduDecember 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    I never knew that the Ashwaganda and Poshta is the same...In Bengali we call it Poshto! Amazing...so many common things we do share...

    Nice post!

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  2. Original Wood Door Maker in LADecember 3, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful photos, especially of the berry details. I also like the description of the plant. So happy I stumbled here.

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  3. BejeusDecember 4, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    Very nice blog!
    And I expect you to visit my blogs.

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  4. ZindagiDecember 5, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Hello nice blog

    Here in himachal, last year Govt has distributed medicinal plants to every household to encourage greenery and reduce carbon footprints. We were given Ashwaganda plant, I am growing it in Pot and its been doing good!

    Will post about it some time later

    Thanks for following my blog.

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  5. thesimplekindDecember 8, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Nice pictures, good detail in them. I loved the info too, learn something new everyday!

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  6. AijazSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    First Of All Thanks For Wonderful Post. I got lot's of information about it. Kindly Can You Can Tell Me Where Can I Get Ashwagandha Root In Karachi?

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  7. Birdy OfficialSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Thanks Aijaz for your visit and comment, much appreciated. Not sure about exact store in Karachi, but it's available almost at all Hakeem shops. It's known as Asgand, so you have to ask for Asgand.

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  8. HAMID awamApril 24, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Thankyou sir,,you shared very useful information with us about Withania somnifera,,,sir you have also given some of its domestic names,,, please tell me where can i find this plant in peshawar or its nearby areas

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  9. UnknownNovember 3, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    May i know from where i can get this plant.

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  10. Birdy OfficialNovember 18, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Sorry Anna Mian for the late response. The Ashwagandha Roots are commonly available in herbal stores in Pakistan and India. You have to ask for "Asgand" a local name of Ashwagandha.

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  11. UnknownDecember 22, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Aoa. So glad to have found your blog. Im from lahore. Can you please guide me whether to grow this plant after winter s or right away. Need it for personal use too. If you are still growing yours. Can i buy one or two from you? Awaiting your reply. Regards. Ahmad

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  12. Birdy OfficialDecember 23, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks Ahmad Mehboob for your visit and comment, much appreciated. I have stopped growing the plant. If you want to use the plant for medical purposes, I suggest you to use Homeopathic medicine Ashwagandha extract. If you still interested in growing the plant, I will try to send you seeds, if I locate in my house.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 15, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    I am Ehsan Ullah From Mandi Bahauddin. I Uses the roots of Ashwagandha, I crush them and boil in water. I use 2 table spoon of this syrup daily for 3 months I get great health benefits, lowering cholesterol level, vitality , weight loss and enhanced brain function.

    If some one had better idea to use Ashwagandha root kindly share with me my cell no is +923335682572

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  14. Birdy OfficialFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Thanks Ehsan Ullah for your comment and sharing your experience. Personally I boil a small piece of Ashwagandha root in a cup of milk and drink it, But didn't notice any positive change so for, except wavy dreams.

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  15. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    anybody could plz tell me if I can buy ashwagandha in rwp?

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  16. Birdy OfficialMarch 23, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks Nadeem Ahsan for your visit and query. You can bye it from almost any herbal store there. Just ask for Asgand.

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  17. TahirAugust 15, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Delighted to read that all and i also got the urdu name for ashwagandha here thanks Mr.Birdy.I also need urdu names for two herbs i will mention below.I am in very difficult situation now mentally plz some one post the names for
    1.Gotu Kola
    2.ashwagandha

    thanks

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  18. UnknownDecember 31, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Nice effort.
    Why did you give up growing this medicinal plant. I locate this plant through scouting and plan to get its roots afresh.

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  19. Birdy OfficialJanuary 6, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Thanks Qazi Anees for your visit and comment, much appreciated. There is no specific reason, but eventually lost interest in growing the plant.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 8, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    AOA
    Dear Muhammad Quresh I have located few wildly grown plants of ashwagandha. I am not sure when is the appropriate time to harvest. Your expert opinion is solicited please.

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  21. Birdy OfficialJanuary 13, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    @Qazi Anees:
    This is the best time for harvesting ashwagandha, but again it depends on the age of plants. If the berries are ripened (red in color) then you should harvest them.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 14, 2016 at 12:16 AM

    Hello Assalam o Alaikum
    Could you please help me sujjest from which herbal store could i find powder of ashwagandha (herbal store) similar to himalaya's

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  23. Birdy OfficialJanuary 14, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    W.Salam Zaain Chaudhry!
    Sorry I cannot help in this regard as I don't have any knowledge about such stores.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 14, 2016 at 6:13 PM

    Mr Zaain Chaudhry,
    Herbal store in simple words is PANSAR KI SHOP OR Pansari de hutti.Ask for Asgand which is commonly available. Regards

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  25. DeivamsFebruary 13, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    I am from Chennai. I want a seed of ashwagandha. Could i get it in chennai or anyone can help me on this.

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  26. Birdy OfficialFebruary 14, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    Hi Deivams!
    Sorry I can't help in this regards, as it is almost impossible to send any thing to India from Pakistan. Hopefully someone from India will help you.

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  27. adminMarch 19, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Asgandh pansari shops pay asani say mil jata hai asgandh nagori bhe kehtay hain

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  28. AnonymousMay 17, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    Kiya aswagandha (asgandh) origional mill jata hai? Herbal shop se.......

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  29. Birdy OfficialMay 20, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    @Kamran,,,Yes dear original hota he. likin agar bhut purana ho to mere khyal men taseer thori bhut kam hogi. Kahi se taza mil jai to buht acha hoga.

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  30. AnonymousMay 21, 2016 at 10:37 PM

    Acha but jo me use kar rha hn wo karwa buhat haai.......

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  31. AnonymousMay 21, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    Aur mene 45dayz se zyada hogya hai lete howe but faraq nazar nahi areha height me

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  32. Birdy OfficialMay 23, 2016 at 6:30 PM

    Mujhe to ye pata nai ke ye height pe effect karta he ya nai,,,likin ye karwa nai hota,,,Albatta smell buht ganda hota he,,,kaha jata he ka is ka smell,,, horse urine ki tara hota he.

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  33. UnknownAugust 31, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    Can u tell me how can I get aswaghandha powder.

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  34. Birdy OfficialSeptember 1, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    Ashwagandha roots are available in almost all herbal stores ( Hakeem or Pansar store). Most of the stores have grinder. If the powder are not available, you can ask them to convert the root to powder form. Or you can do it at home if you have a grinder at home.

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  35. AnonymousNovember 27, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Ashwagandha penis k liye buht acha hota hy, erection ko hard krta hy, stress kum kr k sex drive ko barhata hy

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  36. AsifMarch 17, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Good conversation

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  37. AnonymousAugust 2, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    People also call it Indian ginseng, many believe it has a good effect on male sexual organ and it thickens the sperm by increasing the sperm count.
    Has some one noticed this effect while using this or not?

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  38. Birdy OfficialAugust 4, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Used It 0occasinally and only observed it's mental relaxation properties.

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