The root of Withania somnifera, a member of the nightshade family from India. The plant is also known as winter cherry.
Ashwagandha for dogs
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as winter cherry, is a plant from India. It is the root that is used. Its defining compounds are the withanolides.
Ashwagandha » the plant that smells of horse
The name comes from Sanskrit: ashva means horse, gandha smell. The fresh root really does smell a little of horse. Botanically, ashwagandha belongs to the nightshade family, so it is related to the tomato and the potato.
The plant grows in dry regions of India, the Middle East and Africa. In Ayurveda, the traditional teaching of India, it has been one of the best known plants for many centuries.
What the root contains
Its characteristic compounds are the withanolides, a group of plant compounds named after the plant. They are regarded as marker substances, and quality is measured by their content. The root also contains alkaloids and saponins.
What ashwagandha is valued for in your dog's diet
Ashwagandha adds the withanolides of the root to the diet. Their content is the measure of quality.
Why the root and not the berry
Only the root is used. The red berries, which give the plant its name winter cherry, and the leaves have a different composition. After harvesting, the roots are washed, dried and finely ground.
Origin and quality
We have worked with the same regular suppliers for many years. Their goods are tested for residues and are additionally examined by independent laboratories before they go into production.
Where we use ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an ingredient of DOG FIT by PreThis® VITAL gastro.
Frequently asked questions about ashwagandha
It comes from Sanskrit and roughly means smell of the horse, because the fresh root smells like one.
The characteristic plant compounds of ashwagandha. Quality is measured by their content.
Only the root, not the berries or leaves.
We have worked with the same regular suppliers for many years. Their goods are tested for residues and are additionally examined by independent laboratories before they go into production.
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