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Price range: $11.50 through $13.50
Evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae (nightshade/tomato) family that grows in India, Nepal, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Also known as Withania and Indian Ginseng, this short shrub with long, brown, tuberous roots (the part most used medicinally) is commonly said to be the single most important herb in Ayurvedic medicine. In summer berries (which may be toxic) are produced inside a husk which turns from green to brown as the fruits inside turn from green to bright orange. Height to 75cm.
Photos: Kahikatea Farm except fruits on stem from https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/withania.html
Enjoys full sun or part shade on free-draining soil in a dryish spot, but doesn’t like to dry out completely. Frost tender subtropical, but can be overwintered inside. Don’t over-water in winter.
Medical herbalist Richard Whelan lists the following wide-ranging uses of the herb and notes how safe its use is:
~ promoting learning and memory
~ inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma and psoriasis
~ Arthritis and painful joints in general
~ Improving stamina in athletes
~ Improving libido (sexual energy) in males and females
~ promoting growth in children
~ improving blood cell health including iron levels
~ helping in the treatment of high cholesterol or diabetes
~ helping convalescence after illness or prolonged stress
~ enhancing immune function and for low white blood cell counts
~ for helping with insomnia
Source: https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/withania.html
Parts Used: leaves, berries, seeds, roots
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
