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ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

also known as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry, is a renowned Ayurvedic herb valued for its rejuvenating and adaptogenic properties. Widely used in traditional medicine, it supports balance, vitality, and overall well-being. India leads in its commercial cultivation, with several species distributed across regions of Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Asia.

Raw Herbs & Plant Parts

HSN Code: 12119056/57/99

Raw Herbs & Plant Parts

Covers dried roots, leaves, powders, and unprocessed botanical materials.

Herbal Extracts

HSN Code: 13021919

Herbal Extracts

Includes concentrated botanical and standardized plant extracts for formulations.

Ayurvedic Medicines

HSN Code: 30049011

Ayurvedic Medicines

Covers therapeutic ayurvedic capsules, tablets, and medicinal preparations.

Dietary Supplements

HSN Code: 21069099

Dietary Supplements

Includes nutraceutical, wellness, and health-support supplement products.

Cosmetic & Personal Care Products

HSN Code: 33029012, 33049990

Cosmetic & Personal Care Products

Covers herbal skincare, oils, creams, and botanical cosmetic formulations.

market distribution

Industry-wise Demand Analysis

20%
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical
Nutraceutical
Food & Beverage
Cosmetics
Veterinary
Others

Applications Across Industries

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Nutraceuticals

Nutraceuticals

Ayurvedic Products

Ayurvedic Products

Functional Foods

Functional Foods

 Wellness Supplements

Wellness Supplements

Ashwagandha

(Withania somnifera)

Root Powder

Root Powder

Finely milled root used in formulations and blends

Root Extract

Root Extract

Concentrated actives (Withanolides) standardized

Leaves

Leaves

Dried leaf material used in teas and herbal blends

Oil

Oil

Liquid-soluble extracts for topical and wellness use

Paste / Raw Herb

Paste / Raw Herb

Traditional form used in classical Ayurvedic practices

Capsules

Capsules

Convenient dosage form for daily supplementation

Dry Root

Dry Root

Whole or cut root for decoctions and processing

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Annual Trade Volume — Exports vs Imports (MT)