Ashwagandha BloomAshwagandha Food Supplement

What Ashwagandha Bloom Is

Ashwagandha Bloom is an ashwagandha food supplement, in the turquoise pouch that identifies it across the BLOOMLY range. It is sold in three pack sizes, and the product inside each is the same.

What Ashwagandha Is

Ashwagandha is the common name for Withania somnifera, a shrub in the nightshade family that grows in dry regions of India, the Middle East and parts of Africa. It has a long history of traditional preparation in India, where the root has been the part most commonly used.

Two things are worth knowing before you buy any ashwagandha product, because they are the things that actually differ between them.

The first is which part of the plant was used. Ashwagandha root and ashwagandha leaf are not interchangeable, and a supplement made from one is a different product from a supplement made from the other. Reputable labels say which.

The second is whether it is an extract or the whole ground herb, and if it is an extract, what the extract ratio is. A ratio written as something like 10:1 means a stated weight of raw plant material was reduced to a smaller weight of concentrate. That ratio, together with the amount per serving, is what makes two ashwagandha products comparable — a milligram figure by itself does not, because 500 mg of whole ground root and 500 mg of a concentrated extract are not the same thing.

Why We Do Not Tell You How You Will Feel

Ashwagandha is widely sold with promises attached to it. We do not make them, and it is worth explaining why rather than leaving you to wonder.

In the United Kingdom, a supplement may only carry a health claim if that exact claim is on the official register of authorised claims, and only if the product provides enough of the relevant nutrient to meet the stated condition of use. There is no authorised claim for ashwagandha. That is not a gap in our paperwork — it applies to every brand selling it in this country, including the ones that make the promises anyway.

So this page tells you what the plant is, which part of it a good product should declare, and how to read an extract ratio. What it will do for you is not something we are able to tell you honestly, so we do not.

How It Fits Into Your Routine

Ashwagandha is typically taken as a fixed daily habit rather than occasionally. People tend to anchor it to a particular point in the day and keep it there.

It appears in several of the multi-product edits in the range, which is a practical way to try it alongside other everyday supplements rather than buying each separately.

What You Get In Each Pack

A single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. The price per pack falls as the count rises, and the figures are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.

Who It's For

Adults who want an ashwagandha supplement and would rather be told what the plant is and how to compare products than be told how they will feel.

It is not suitable for everyone. Ashwagandha is one of the botanicals most often flagged for interactions and for caution in pregnancy, so if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescribed medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before taking it.

Questions, Answered

What is Ashwagandha Bloom?
An ashwagandha food supplement from BLOOMLY, sold in a turquoise pouch in three pack sizes.

What plant does ashwagandha come from?
Withania somnifera, a shrub in the nightshade family, grown mainly in India and other dry regions.

Which part of the plant is used in supplements?
Most commonly the root, though leaf is also sold. They are different products, and a good label states which was used.

What does an extract ratio like 10:1 mean?
That a stated weight of raw plant material was concentrated down to a smaller weight of extract. It is the figure that makes two products comparable, alongside the amount per serving.

Why does this page not say what ashwagandha does?
Because there is no authorised health claim for ashwagandha in the United Kingdom, and we do not make claims that are not authorised.

Can I take it alongside other BLOOMLY products?
Follow the directions for each product separately. Ashwagandha in particular is one to discuss with your doctor first if you take prescribed medication.

Is it suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Speak to your doctor before taking it. This applies to any food supplement, and ashwagandha is one where the advice is commonly given.

What is the difference between the pack sizes?
Quantity only.

Important Information

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal the pouch after use.

Warnings: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Product specification

Pack

• Pack size: 60 capsules per pack
• Servings per pack: 60
• Serving size: 1 capsule

Ingredients

Ashwagandha KSM-66 Extract (Withania Somnifera), L-Tryptophan, Plant-Based Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Black Pepper Extract (Piper nigrum L.), Plant-Based Anti-Caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl).

Nutrition information

%NRV = percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value. ** NRV not established.

Allergens

Always check the allergen statement printed on the pack before use.

Directions

Take 1 capsule daily with a full glass of water, ideally 1 hour before sleeping. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.