Nagauri Ashwagandha

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Recently, the Centre has officially granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to ‘Nagauri Ashwagandha’. 

About Nagauri Ashwagandha

• It is mainly grown in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
• Nagaur’s dry climate and sandy soil are ideally suited for Ashwagandha cultivation.
• It has longer, thicker roots rich in medicinal compounds, particularly alkaloids.
• Its berries are known for their dark, bright red colour, which is considered a clear indicator of superior quality.
• It has brittle and starchy roots. The ‘Nagori Ashwagandha’ is the supreme among all Ashwagandha varieties in arid regions.

Key Facts about Ashwagandha

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an important ancient plant.
• Other names: Indian ginseng or Indian winter cherry

Required Climatic Condition for Ashwagandha

• It grows in dry and sub-tropical regions.
• Soil: It grows well in sandy loam or light red soil having pH 7.5 to 8.0 with good drainage. 
• Climate: It is grown as a late rainy season (kharif) crop. 
• Rain: The semi-tropical areas receiving 500 to 750 mm rainfall are suitable for its cultivation as a rainfed crop. 
• Temperature: It can tolerate a temperature range of 20 to 38 degree Celsius.
• Major Ashwagandha Producing states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are the of the country. 

Benefits of Ashwagandha

• It has been in use as a medicinal plant for thousands of years, especially in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
• It is often called an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to stressors and restore balance.
• Its other benefits are reducing inflammation, increasing energy, alleviating anxiety, ease pain, and improving sleep.
• Different parts of the ashwagandha plant, such as the root, leaves, and berries, may have different concentrations of bioactive compounds.

Source: ETV

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