| Processing Form | Whole Dried |
| Withanolide % | 7% |
| Root Size | Mixed Size |
| Cultivation Type | Field Grown |
| Organic | Conventional |
| Packaging Size | 25 kg |
| Packaging Type | Paper Bag |
| Grade | Herbal Grade |
| Moisture Content | Max 7% |
| Usage Application | Sports Nutrition, Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Herbal Extracts, Ayurvedic Medicine |
�� Winter Cherry Pencil Root (Withania somnifera / Ashwagandha)IntroductionNative of Natural offers Premium Winter Cherry Pencil Roots, a top-tier physical grade of the botanical known globally as Ashwagandha. The term “Winter Cherry” refers to the plant’s distinct red berries, but the “Pencil Root” grade specifically identifies the primary, straight roots that are hand-sorted to match the thickness of a pencil.
This grade is highly sought after by international buyers because it represents the most mature, starch-dense, and alkaloid-rich part of the plant. By selecting only the pencil-thick primary roots, we eliminate the thin, fibrous lateral roots, resulting in a cleaner material with a higher concentration of Withanolides.
Botanical & Technical Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Botanical Name | Withania somnifera |
| Common Names | Winter Cherry Pencil, Ashwagandha Pencil Root, Asgandh |
| Grade | AAA Grade / Export Quality / Premium Selection |
| Root Diameter | 6mm – 10mm (Consistent pencil thickness) |
| Root Length | Available as Whole or Uniform Cut (3cm – 5cm) |
| Appearance | Straight, cylindrical roots; Smooth buff exterior, creamy white interior. |
| Aroma/Taste | Earthy and musky; Bitter and astringent taste. |
| Key Components | Withanolides, Sitoindosides, Alkaloids (Withanine), Starch. |
| Moisture Content | Max 8% – 10% |
| Purity | 100% Pure (Free from hollow roots, stems, and dirt) |
Applications in Various Industries
- Premium Health Retail: Sold in whole form for wellness boutiques, allowing consumers to grate or boil the root for traditional fresh infusions.
- Standardized Extraction: The uniform thickness provides a consistent surface-to-volume ratio, making it the ideal raw material for high-yield extraction of Withanolides.
- Functional Wellness Teas: Used in high-end loose-leaf tea blends where the aesthetic of a clean, straight root is required alongside its adaptogenic benefits.
- Nutraceutical Manufacturing: Sourced for premium capsules and tablets targeting Cortisol Regulation and physical performance.
- Traditional Tonics: Historically used in the preparation of Ksheer Pak (medicated milk) to support longevity and vitality.
Direct Support & Logistics
- Quality Assurance: Every batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying the withanolide markers and safety from heavy metals.
- Packaging: 25kg to 50kg HDPE/PP bags with moisture-proof inner liners; vacuum-sealed options available for sea freight.
- Manual Grading: Each lot undergoes secondary manual sorting to ensure no “woody” or pithy roots are included in the pencil grade.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. The high starch content makes these roots sensitive to humidity; airtight storage is recommended to maintain a 24-month shelf life.
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