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Ashwagandha Enters a Root-Only Era in India

The distinction between ashwagandha root and aerial parts is not simply a matter of tradition. It has implications for composition, safety assessment, regulatory interpretation, and clinical substantiation.

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June 30, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

As global interest in ashwagandha continues to rise, India’s latest regulatory actions have placed renewed focus on one of the most important quality questions in the category: which part of the plant is being used?

Download the content below to learn more about why root identity matters, what analytical testing has revealed, India's regulatory shift and how KSM-66 continues to raise the quality standard.

*Content Sponsored by KSM-66. 

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