Ashwagandha
supplement · base score 0.7 · also listed as ashwagandha, withania somnifera, ashwagandha root, ashwagandha root (withania somnifera, ashwagandha oil, withania somnifera oil, ashwagandha powder, withania somnifera powder
What is it?
Ashwagandha is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 15 products
- Also listed as
- ashwagandha, withania somnifera, ashwagandha root, ashwagandha root (withania somnifera, ashwagandha oil, withania somnifera oil, ashwagandha powder, withania somnifera powder
Common questions about ashwagandha
Is Ashwagandha good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain ashwagandha?
15 UK products list ashwagandha as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is ashwagandha called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: ashwagandha, withania somnifera, ashwagandha root, ashwagandha root (withania somnifera, ashwagandha oil, withania somnifera oil, ashwagandha powder, withania somnifera powder. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade ashwagandha?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is ashwagandha safe for dogs?
Evidence for the safety and use of ashwagandha in dogs is limited, and it is not a well studied pet food ingredient. Some dogs may be sensitive to herbal ingredients. Speak to your vet before introducing products containing ashwagandha.
