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Ashwagandha 500mg delivers 500 mg of 4:1 Withania somnifera root extract per vegan capsule, equivalent to 2,000 mg of dried ashwagandha root (QCE). At the recommended dose of two capsules once daily, that is 1,000 mg of extract with a 4,000 mg dried root equivalent. 

What Is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a root herb used in Ayurvedic tradition. Rasayana refers to a traditional Ayurvedic category of rejuvenative tonics. This ashwagandha supplement uses a root extract, not plain root powder, and is licensed for the traditional uses stated above. It is not labelled as a standardized withanolide extract.

4:1 Root Extract: 2,000 mg QCE per Capsule

Each capsule contains 500 mg of a 4:1 ashwagandha root extract. The 4:1 ratio means four parts of dried root are represented by one part of extract, giving a quantity crude equivalent (QCE) of 2,000 mg dried root per capsule. The actual extract weight is 500 mg, not 2,000 mg. Two capsules provide 1,000 mg extract, equivalent to 4,000 mg dried root.

Ashwagandha 500mg | 4:1 Root Extract | QCE 2,000mg

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Ashwagandha 500mg delivers 500 mg of 4:1 Withania somnifera root extract per vegan capsule, equivalent to 2,000 mg of dried ashwagandha root (QCE). At the recommended dose of two capsules once daily, that is 1,000 mg of extract with a 4,000 mg dried root equivalent. 

What Is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a root herb used in Ayurvedic tradition. Rasayana refers to a traditional Ayurvedic category of rejuvenative tonics. This ashwagandha supplement uses a root extract, not plain root powder, and is licensed for the traditional uses stated above. It is not labelled as a standardized withanolide extract.

4:1 Root Extract: 2,000 mg QCE per Capsule

Each capsule contains 500 mg of a 4:1 ashwagandha root extract. The 4:1 ratio means four parts of dried root are represented by one part of extract, giving a quantity crude equivalent (QCE) of 2,000 mg dried root per capsule. The actual extract weight is 500 mg, not 2,000 mg. Two capsules provide 1,000 mg extract, equivalent to 4,000 mg dried root.

Supplement Facts

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Servings Per Container: 30

Ingredient
Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, root; 4:1 extract)
1,000 mg
†

Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients:
Hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell).

Clinical Research

A prospective, randomized double blind, placebo controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high concentration full spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2012

This trial studied a high-concentration ashwagandha root extract in adults experiencing stress. It did not test Ashwagandha 500mg’s specific 4:1 extract, so its results should not be presented as proven effects of this product.

Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract in insomnia and anxiety: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study

PLOS ONE, 2019

This entry describes a trial of an ashwagandha root extract in adults with insomnia and anxiety. It did not test this 4:1 formula, and sleep or anxiety treatment claims should not be added to this product page on that basis.

Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2015

This randomized trial studied ashwagandha root extract supplementation in adults doing resistance training. It examined strength and recovery outcomes, but did not test this product’s specific 500 mg, 4:1 formula. Its findings should not be presented as a proven benefit of Ashwagandha 500mg.

Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashwagandha 500mg used for?

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support stress resilience, energy, vitality, and overall well being.

What does 4:1 Ashwagandha Root Extract mean?

A 4:1 extract ratio means approximately four parts of raw ashwagandha root are used to produce one part of concentrated extract.

What does QCE 2,000mg mean?

QCE stands for Quantity Crude Equivalent. A QCE of 2,000mg means the 500mg extract represents approximately 2,000mg of the original ashwagandha root material.

What are the benefits of Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is commonly used to support stress management, energy, mental well being, physical endurance, and general vitality.

Is Ashwagandha considered an adaptogen?

Yes. Ashwagandha is widely classified as an adaptogenic herb, meaning it is traditionally used to help the body adapt to physical and mental stress.

Can Ashwagandha help with stress?

Ashwagandha is traditionally used to support the body's response to occasional stress and promote a sense of balance and overall well being.

Is Ashwagandha root different from Ashwagandha leaf?

Yes. Ashwagandha supplements may use different parts of the plant. This formula specifically uses ashwagandha root extract, which is the part most commonly associated with traditional Ayurvedic use.