Ashwagandha Gummies, 60

Ashwagandha in a chewable gummy rather than a capsule, from Pure Limitless. The jar holds 60 vegan gummies, the serving is two a day, so one jar is a month. Each gummy is made with ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera) and set with pectin, so there is no gelatine, and the label lists them as gluten free.

If you have been looking for ashwagandha gummies in the UK that are vegan and simple to take, this is the format: a deep purple gummy, two a day, chewed rather than swallowed with water. At £5.99 a jar it works out at about 20p a day.

What it is

Ashwagandha is a small evergreen shrub in the nightshade family, native to India, the Middle East and parts of Africa. Its root has a long history in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India, where it is one of the best known herbs. Today it is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the UK, sold as capsules, powders, tinctures and gummies. We describe what it is and how it is taken; we make no claims about what it does.

These gummies use an ashwagandha extract rather than ground whole root. The India-market version of the label states 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera) per two-gummy serving, which is 300 mg per gummy. The USA-market version of the label lists "natural ashwagandha extract" in the ingredients without an amount. We have both labels and print the figure that is stated; ask us if you need to know which version is in stock before you order.

The jar is 60 gummies, the serving is two gummies, and the label gives 30 servings per container. The gummies are labelled vegan, gluten free and gelatine free, and the USA label also says lactose free.

Pure Limitless is a UK supplement brand. Herbastore stocks its gummies alongside its NAD+ sublingual drops, as one of our third-party brands with Mushroom Dispensary, Somniveve and Easy Green CBD.

How to take it

Take two gummies a day and chew them thoroughly before swallowing, as the label directs. The USA label adds that you can take them 20 to 30 minutes before a meal with a glass of water. Pick a fixed point in your day, such as breakfast or the end of the working day, so the jar does not get forgotten.

• 60 vegan gummies per jar
• Two gummies a day, chewed thoroughly
• 30 servings, so one jar lasts a month
• £5.99 a jar, about 20p a day

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The labels advise that the gummies are not for children, and that anyone pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or with a medical condition should speak to a doctor before use. Stop using them and speak to your doctor if you notice any adverse reaction. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

What's inside

• Ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera): 600 mg per two gummies on the India label
• Glucose syrup and sugar
• Pectin, the plant-based gelling agent
• Citric acid and sodium citrate
• Natural flavouring
• Black carrot juice concentrate, for colour
• Coconut oil and carnauba wax, as a coating

That is the full ingredient list as printed on the USA label, in label order: glucose syrup, sugar, water, pectin, natural ashwagandha extract, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavouring, black carrot juice concentrate (colour), coconut oil, carnauba wax. Per two gummies the labels give around 15 to 19 kcal, about 4 g of carbohydrate and 2.5 to 3.1 g of sugars, depending on the version. The purple colour comes from the black carrot, not from an artificial dye.

Who it's for

Adults who want to try ashwagandha but would rather chew a gummy than swallow a capsule, and anyone who keeps forgetting tablets but remembers something that tastes like a sweet. It suits a desk drawer, a kitchen shelf or a gym bag, and it is a straightforward vegan option for people avoiding gelatine.

If you prefer a capsule, our organic ashwagandha capsules are root powder rather than an extract. If you want a combined evening formula, Somniveve includes ashwagandha extract with three other ingredients.

Pairs well with

We also stock Herbastore Selects ashwagandha gummies if you want to compare two gummy formats. From the same brand, the Pure Limitless biotin gummies and apple cider vinegar gummies come in the same jar, so they sit together on a shelf. Browse every gummy we stock under gummies, the herbal supplements shelf, and our new in collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is ashwagandha?

A shrub (Withania somnifera) whose root has been used for centuries in Ayurveda. It is now sold widely as a food supplement in capsule, powder and gummy form. Our ashwagandha guide covers it in more detail.

How many ashwagandha gummies should I take?

Two a day, chewed thoroughly, as the label directs. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Are these ashwagandha gummies vegan?

Yes. They are set with pectin rather than gelatine and the jar is labelled vegan. The labels also state gluten free.

How much ashwagandha is in each gummy?

The India label states 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract per two gummies, so 300 mg per gummy. The USA label does not print an amount.

How long does a jar last?

60 gummies at two a day is 30 days.

Our label guide explains how to read per-serving amounts and extract figures on a supplement label. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.