AYURVEDIC FOOD SUPPLEMENT
Ashwagandha Capsules
Ashwagandha Capsules, the classical Ayurvedic root Withania somnifera, offered as a food supplement.
Ashwagandha Capsules are a single-herb Ayurvedic food supplement from Art of Vedas. This page sets out what they are, the classical tradition they belong to, their ingredient, and the pesticide-residue and microbiological test results recorded for every batch.
What Ashwagandha Capsules are
Ashwagandha Capsules are a single-herb Ayurvedic food supplement, offered by Art of Vedas. Each capsule contains the root powder of a single classical herb, Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), in a vegetarian capsule shell. They are made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice, and the ingredient is reviewed against EU food law.
They are vegan and contain no allergens. The recommended intake is 2 capsules per day. As with any food supplement, they are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
Ashwagandha in classical Ayurveda
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the best-known single herbs of the classical Ayurvedic literature, valued as a rasayana.
Art of Vedas offers it as a simple single-herb capsule, describing the tradition rather than any outcome, with the ingredient reviewed against EU food law, and tests it with every batch.
Quality and testing
Tested with every batch
Every production batch is tested before release, with pesticide residues the primary focus for a dried botanical: pesticide residues against EU food limits, microbiological safety, and heavy metals by ICP-MS. The results below are representative; every batch is retested before release.
Heavy metals
Four heavy metals were tested by ICP-MS, each within the maximum level set for food under EU law (Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915).
| Metal | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | Within the permitted limit | EU food maximum |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Within the permitted limit | EU food maximum |
| Mercury (Hg) | Within the permitted limit | EU food maximum |
| Arsenic (As, inorganic) | Within the permitted limit | EU food maximum |
ICP-MS is inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Limits are the EU maxima for foodstuffs under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Pesticide residues
Pesticide residues are the headline test for a single-herb botanical. They are tested and are within the maximum residue levels (MRLs) set for food under EU law (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005). Testing covers the pesticide groups relevant to dried botanical ingredients.
Maximum residue levels for foods of plant origin are set under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. Every batch is tested before release.
Microbiological safety
Microbiological safety is tested to the criteria applied to food supplements. Overall counts stay within limits and the specified pathogens were each absent.
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Within the limit |
| Yeasts and Moulds | Within the limit |
| Escherichia coli (E. coli) | Absent (not found) |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Absent (not found) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent (not found) |
Microbiological criteria for food supplements apply. Every batch is tested before release.
Further assurances
- Ingredient reviewed against EU food law (Novel Food, prohibited substances, contaminant limits).
- Tested for heavy metals (ICP-MS), pesticide residues (EU MRLs) and microbiological safety, with every batch.
- Made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice; packaging complies with EU food-contact safety standards.
Full ingredients
The complete ingredient list:
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) root powder. Vegetarian capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).
Vegan. Contains no Annex II allergens. Full information is shown on the pack.
Product details
- Available in 60 capsules (600 mg each).
- Recommended daily intake: 2 capsules per day.
- Made in India.
Warning / precautions
- A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep tightly closed.
Ashwagandha Capsules: questions on quality, testing and use
- What are Ashwagandha Capsules?
- Each capsule contains the root powder of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), a single classical Ayurvedic herb, in a vegetarian capsule, offered by Art of Vedas as a food supplement. The recommended intake is 2 capsules per day.
- Are Ashwagandha Capsules tested for pesticides?
- Yes - this is the primary test. Every batch is tested for pesticide residues within the EU maximum residue levels (Reg (EC) 396/2005), and also for heavy metals by ICP-MS.
- Are Ashwagandha Capsules tested for microbiological safety?
- Yes, to food-supplement criteria. Overall counts stay within limits and Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus are each absent.
- Are Ashwagandha Capsules vegan?
- Yes, they are vegan (vegetarian HPMC capsule shell) and contain no Annex II allergens.
- How are they taken?
- 2 capsules per day with water, or as advised by a qualified practitioner. Not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
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Made in India in a GMP-certified facility; packaging complies with EU food-contact safety standards.
Ashwagandha Capsules by Art of Vedas: a single-herb Ayurvedic food supplement, its ingredient reviewed against EU food law and tested for pesticide residues, microbiological safety and heavy metals with every batch.
