Principal compounds
What characterises the material
- Withanolides
Phytoactive profile
Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha · Indian ginseng · Withaferin source
Indian names: Ashwagandha · Amukkara
Documented action categories
How the evidence is classified
adaptogenicantioxidantimmunomodulatory
These categories summarise reported composition and research directions. They do not establish that every material, extract or finished formulation will produce the same response.
Poultry relevance
A conservative technical reading
Ashwagandha is investigated as a dietary adaptogen and antioxidant in poultry, particularly where heat or management stress may affect intake and immune response.
Practical response can change with species or strain, bird age, challenge pressure, basal diet, processing, route, inclusion rate and interactions with other ingredients. A botanical name alone is therefore not a finished quality specification.
GenNaturaal range
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This page is an educational ingredient summary, not a systematic review or treatment recommendation. Before publication of formulation-specific claims, GenNaturaal should attach authenticated raw-material specifications, certificates of analysis and reviewed references for the exact preparation.
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