Ashwagandha (அஷ்வகந்தா) is winter cherry, the botanical Withania somnifera (family Solanaceae). AVM Herbals’ Ashwagandha Curnam is a fine powder and its product information gives the part as root.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: அமுக்கிரா (Amukkira), the spelling of Tamil Wikipedia’s page title; Tamil Wikipedia also lists அமுக்கரா (Amukkara, the spelling in AVM’s botanical field), அமுக்கிரி and அசுவகந்தி. AVM’s Tamil product name uses அஷ்வகந்தா (Ashwagandha)
- English: ashwagandha, winter cherry, Indian ginseng
- Botanical: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (family Solanaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s curnam: root
One plant, several names
English Wikipedia says Withania somnifera is known commonly as ashwagandha, with Indian ginseng and winter cherry among its other common names. AVM Herbals’ listing uses the Tamil name Amukkara with the English name winter cherry. All of these refer to the plant named on the listing, Withania somnifera.
A curnam
AVM Herbals uses curnam (சூரணம்) for a fine powder, usually of one herb or a classical combination; the Forms of Siddha Preparations guide explains the term alongside podi, thailam and manapagu.
In the AVM Herbals range
Ashwagandha Curnam is made from ashwagandha root. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack sizes; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Sleep & Calm and Vitality collections.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
அஷ்வகந்தா (அமுக்கிரா; Withania somnifera) ஒரு தாவரம். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் தயாரிப்புத் தகவல் அஷ்வகந்தா சூரணத்தின் பகுதியாக வேரைக் குறிப்பிடுகிறது. சூரணம் என்பது நுண்ணிய தூள்; பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, accepted species, family Solanaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821709-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (name record): ipni.org/n/821709-1
- English Wikipedia — Withania somnifera (common names): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera
- Tamil Wikipedia — அமுக்கிரா (Tamil names): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/அமுக்கிரா
- AVM Herbals product listing (title, Tamil product name அஷ்வகந்தா சூரணம் and ingredient line): Ashwagandha Curnam
These references establish the plant’s identity and accepted name and the Tamil names; the part comes from AVM Herbals’ own product information, not from a physical test of any batch, and none of this is evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.