How to Process Ashwagandha Root

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the most revered plants in traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India. In this video, filmed at the American Botanical Council(ABC)'s headquarters in Austin, TX, ABC Special Projects Director Gayle Engels and Head Gardener Toby Bernal demonstrate how to process the root of the ashwagandha plant.
Interested in learning more about ashwagandha and its medicinal properties? Read the herb profile on ashwagandha in HerbalGram issue 99: www.herbalgram...
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Where can I buy a plant or seeds to grow my own plants

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Did you remove and toss away the outer bark? I just did my first harvest of my one and only plant. My roots seems like 1/2 thick with bark and the rest a white center. Is the medicinal quality only in the white part? thanks

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Thank you so much for this precious wisdom! 🌹🌏❤️

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Can you make a tincture without alcohol?