Ashwagandha, Rhodiola and Ginseng

In the Ashwagandha, Rhodiola and Ginseng collection we bring together food supplements with plant extracts from brands such as Thorne, NOW Foods, Solaray, Zeinpharma, Be-Life and Suravitasan. You will find ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, schisandra, holy basil and maca, alone or in combined formulas, in vegetable capsules, with vegan and organic options.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Ashwagandha is a plant from Ayurvedic medicine, mainly used for its root. We offer powdered root extract and extracts standardised for withanolides, such as KSM-66®, in various strengths per capsule. Organic versions are also available.

Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola is a plant from cold, high-altitude regions, used for its root. Quality extracts are standardised for rosavins and salidroside, the characteristic compounds of Rhodiola rosea. You will find rhodiola alone or combined with schisandra.

Ginseng, maca and other plants

The collection also includes Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng), schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), holy basil (tulsi) and maca (Lepidium meyenii), the Andean root, as concentrated extract or root powder. There are also formulas that combine several of these plants in a single serving.

How to choose

What to check on the label

Check which part of the plant is used (root, leaf), whether the extract is standardised and to what percentage, the amount of extract per daily serving and whether the product contains other ingredients. Use the filters to choose by brand, format or availability.

Precautions

These supplements are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have a thyroid or liver condition, an autoimmune disease, or take medication (for example for the thyroid, diabetes or blood pressure, anticoagulants, sedatives or antidepressants), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting. Rare cases of liver problems associated with ashwagandha have been reported: if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine or abdominal pain, stop taking it and see a doctor.

See also the Stress and Relaxation and Energy and Fatigue collections.

Ashwagandha NOW com destaques informativos

NOW Foods

Aswagandha 450 mg 90 Caps Now

27,00€

45 doses · 0,60€ per dose

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NOW Foods

Maca 500 mg 100 vCaps Now

19,10€

100 doses · 0,19€ per dose

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Panax Ginseng NOW 500 mg em fundo branco

NOW Foods

Panax Ginseng 500mg 100caps Now

28,20€

50 doses · 0,56€ per dose

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Suravitasan

Ashwagandha 500 mg 30 Caps Suravitasan

33,06€

30 doses · 1,10€ per dose

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Allergy Research

Cat's Claw 60 Capsules Allergy Research Group

52,00€

30 doses · 1,73€ per dose

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Designs for Health

Prostate Supreme 60 capsules Designs for Health

53,00€

30 doses · 1,76€ per dose

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Solaray

Maca 525 mg 100 Vegetarian Capsules Solaray

27,39€

100 doses · 0,27€ per dose

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NOW Foods

Maca 750 mg (6:1 Conc) – 90 Vegetable Capsules Now

37,52€

90 doses · 0,41€ per dose

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Zeinpharma

Gold Maca 570mg

27,26€

45 doses · 0,60€ per dose

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Dr. Vegan

Ashwagandha KSM-66 30 Capsules - DR. Vegan

20,45€

30 doses · 0,68€ per dose

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Solaray

Holy Basil 450 mg 60 VegCaps Solaray

29,87€

30 doses · 0,99€ per dose

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Solaray

Ashwagandha KSM-66 Plus 60 Vegetable Capsules Solaray

30,71€

60 doses · 0,51€ per dose

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Solaray

Ashwagandha 470 mg 60 Vegetable Capsules Solaray

27,39€

60 doses · 0,45€ per dose

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Solaray

Schisandra and Rhodiola 500 mg 60 Vegetarian Capsules Solaray

46,47€

60 doses · 0,77€ per dose

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Solaray

Solaray Super Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

39,01€

60 doses · 0,65€ per dose

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Solaray

Adrenal Success 60 Vegetarian Capsules Solaray

37,35€

30 doses · 1,24€ per dose

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Be-life

Ashwagandha 5000 Bio 90 caps Be-Life

30,83€

45 doses · 0,68€ per dose

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Zeinpharma

Ashwagandha 500mg KSM 66

23,61€

60 doses · 0,39€ per dose

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NOW Foods

Ashwagandha – 30 Vegetable Capsules (450 mg) Now

13,94€

30 doses · 0,46€ per dose

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NOW Foods

Ashwagandha – 180 Vegetable Capsules (450 mg) Now

46,76€

180 doses · 0,25€ per dose

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NOW Foods

Ashwagandha Stress Relief 60 Caps Now

41,20€

60 doses · 0,68€ per dose

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Good n'Care

Rhodiola Root Extract 60 Capsules Good n'Care

22,19€

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How to choose your adaptogen

On this page, you will find plants with very different histories of use and extracts that vary significantly from one another. What allows you to compare products is the species, the plant part, the type of extract, and the dosage.

1. Which plant

Ashwagandha(Withania somnifera): root, in Ayurvedic medicine.
Rhodiola(Rhodiola rosea): root, traditional in Scandinavia and Russia.
Ginseng(Panax ginseng) and eleuthero(Eleutherococcus senticosus), which is a different plant despite the old name "Siberian ginseng".
Holy basil(tulsi) and schisandra, found primarily in combination formulas.

2. Plant powder or standardized extract

Ground root powder and a concentrated extract are not comparable in milligrams. Look for standardizationon the label: withanolides in ashwagandha, rosavins and salidroside in rhodiola, ginsenosides in ginseng. A ratio such as 10:1 indicates the concentration of the extract, but does not replace standardization.

3. Patented extracts

In ashwagandha, the most common ones are KSM-66, obtained only from the root, and Sensoril, which uses root and leaf and has a higher percentage of withanolides. These are different raw materials, with their own reference dosages indicated on each label.

4. The format

Capsules are the most common format. There are also powders, to add to drinks, and liquid extracts and tinctures, which allow you to adjust the amount. In combination formulas, check how much of each plant is in the daily dose: many distribute small doses across several ingredients.

5. Precautions

Ashwagandha should not be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Those with thyroid disease or autoimmune disease, those about to undergo surgery, and those taking sedatives, anxiolytics, antidepressants, anticoagulants, or medication for blood pressure or blood sugar should speak with a doctor before using these plants. Start with one product at a time and stop if you notice any unusual reaction.

Perguntas frequentes

Para que serve a ashwagandha e o que são adaptogénios?

Adaptogénios é o nome dado a um conjunto de plantas usadas há muito na medicina tradicional indiana e chinesa, entre as quais a ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a rhodiola, o ginseng, o eleuthero, o holy basil e a schisandra. O termo vem da literatura científica do século XX e agrupa plantas de famílias botânicas diferentes, pelo que o que interessa comparar é cada planta e cada extrato, e não a categoria.

O que significam KSM-66 e Sensoril?

São extratos patenteados de ashwagandha, com processos de extração e padronizações diferentes. O KSM-66 é obtido apenas da raiz; o Sensoril usa raiz e folha e tem uma percentagem de withanolídeos mais alta. Os rótulos indicam qual o extrato usado, a dose em mg e a percentagem de withanolídeos.

Como comparo dois produtos com a mesma planta?

Compare três coisas: a parte da planta usada (raiz, folha, fruto), se é pó da planta ou extrato concentrado, e a padronização. A rhodiola costuma ser padronizada em rosavinas e salidrosídeo, o ginseng em ginsenósidos e a ashwagandha em withanolídeos. Um extrato 10:1 significa que foram precisos dez quilos de planta para obter um de extrato, o que não diz nada sobre a padronização.

Durante quanto tempo se tomam?

Siga a duração e a toma indicadas no rótulo de cada produto. Muitas fórmulas são apresentadas para períodos limitados, com pausas entre eles. Se estiver a tomar de forma continuada durante meses, vale a pena falar com um profissional de saúde.

Quem deve evitar a ashwagandha e os outros adaptogénios?

Grávidas e mulheres a amamentar não devem tomar ashwagandha. Deve também falar com o médico quem tem doença da tiroide ou doença autoimune, quem toma sedativos, ansiolíticos, antidepressivos, anticoagulantes ou medicação para a tensão ou para o açúcar no sangue, e quem vai ser operado. Se, durante a toma, notar cansaço invulgar, urina escura ou pele amarelada, suspenda e procure o seu médico.

Posso tomar mais do que um adaptogénio ao mesmo tempo?

Muitas fórmulas já combinam várias plantas na mesma cápsula. Se juntar produtos diferentes, some as doses de cada planta, porque é fácil repetir o mesmo ingrediente sem dar por isso. Comece por um produto de cada vez, para perceber como o tolera.

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Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this supplement. Not recommended in case of hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients in the formulation, or when interactions between another product and any of its constituents are described. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.