Vernacular Names & Parts Used

Ashwagandha Stem, botanically known as Withania Somnifera, refers to the mature dried stems (Kanda) of the Ashwagandha plant. Commonly recognized alongside Ashwagandha roots and leaves, the stem is traditionally utilized as a supporting plant part in Ayurvedic raw material collections and herbal processing.

Ayurvedic Properties & Common Uses

In classical Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is described as possessing Tikta (bitter) and Kashaya (astringent) rasa, with Ushna (heating) virya, and is known for balancing Vata and Kapha doshas. While the root is the primary medicinal part, the stem is traditionally used in herbal processing, decoction bases, and biomass preparations, particularly in large-scale formulations.

Ayurvedic knowledge emphasizes appropriate selection, drying, and processing of plant stems to maintain integrity. Ashwagandha Stem is commonly utilized as auxiliary raw material in traditional herbal manufacturing, with usage and proportions determined by formulation experts.