Root powder (whole, unstandardized)
Root powder (whole, unstandardized) is a tier 3 form of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), used in 1,079 on-market products .
1,079
on-market products
tier 3
quality tier
n/a
elemental fraction
Typical standardization: None declared
Why this tier: No declared/guaranteed withanolide content; highly variable actives depending on plant source, harvest and processing -- least-evidenced form for reproducible dosing.
Source: NIH ODS Ashwagandha fact sheet (general characterization); few RCTs of raw root powder (one used 6 g/day root powder as granules, per NIH ODS)