Organic Ashwagandha PUR Powder

What does KSM-66 stand for?

KSM-66 is a highly concentrated and patented form of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda. KSM-66 is extracted from the roots of the plant and is characterized by a high degree of bioavailability, which means that the body can absorb the active ingredients effectively.

The name “KSM-66” does not stand for a specific meaning, but is rather the brand name for this special extraction technology. KSM-66 is considered to be one of the best researched and highest quality forms of ashwagandha on the market.

How is our Ashwagandha produced?

Our ashwagandha capsules are made from 100% fresh and natural Indian ashwagandha root extract. The roots are harvested and selected by hand under fair working conditions, as the fruits are poisonous. During processing, the dried roots are carefully and slowly ground so that essential ingredients are not lost. Our ashwagandha root extract offers the concentrated natural spectrum of valuable ingredients and is therefore an extremely high-quality dietary supplement.

Where is Ashwagandha used? 

The name ashwagandha has its origins in Sanskrit and means something like: Smell of the horse, as the roots smell strongly of horse. Ashwagandha is one of the central medicinal plants of Ayurveda due to its excellent tolerability and versatile effects. In Germany, ashwagandha is also known and loved as sleeping berry or winter berry. And not without reason, as ashwagandha has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years.

Ginseng or Ashwagandha?

However, ashwagandha is not only used in Ayurvedic medicine: in Western countries, sleeping berry extracts are used as a dietary supplement. Often under the manufacturer's names “KSM-66” or “KSM-66 Ashwagandha”; Ashwagandha is also known as “Indian ginseng”, as it has a similar mode of action to ginseng products.

Who should not take Ashwagandha?

People suffering from autoimmune diseases (such as lupus, rheumatism or MS) should be careful with ashwagandha: Ashwagandha (like tomatoes or eggplants) is a nightshade plant. People with autoimmune diseases should avoid this type of plant because it can lead to increased inflammation levels in the body.