Australian approved name (AAN): Withania somnifera
Common names and synonyms: Ashwagandha, Winter cherry
Plant part used: Root
Warnings and Restrictions: WITHANIA – If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take without consulting a health professional (or words to that effect) unless:
(i) the plant part is root;
(ii) the plant preparation is an extract;
(iii) the extraction solvents are only water, ethanol or methanol; and
(iv) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine contains no more than the equivalent quantity of 12 g dry root.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic