Is Withania Somnifera Root Powder vegetarian?
Withania Somnifera Root Powder
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 |
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| 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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