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Is Withania Somnifera Root Powder vegan?

Withania Somnifera Root Powder

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Withania Somnifera Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Withania somnifera, commonly known as ashwagandha or winter cherry, an evergreen shrub native to the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.

Also known as Ashwagandha Root Powder, Indian Ginseng Root Powder
INCI name Withania Somnifera Root Powder
CAS number 90147-43-6
EC number 290-434-9
CosIng ID 60192
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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