Ashwagandha अश्वगंधा

🌱 About the plant

Drought-tolerant root herb for a hot sunny corner; needs almost nothing once established.

Growing it

Sandy, free-draining soil. Do not enrich it.

What it is for

Root dried and powdered by tradition; tolerates neglect.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Sparingly — overwatering rots the root

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–120 cm

First harvest

Roots after 150–180 days

Sandy, free-draining soil. Do not enrich it.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Root dried and powdered by tradition; tolerates neglect.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India