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ASHWAGANDHA
CONTENTS
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SECTION I
Family Solanaceae
Plant Extract
Specification
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SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
* Enhances the oxygen uptake in the blood and acts as stimulant Highly esteemed
for its rejuvenating capacity.
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SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
* Healthy Herbals
S. Duraisamypuram
Sindalakarai Post
Ettayapuram Taluk
Thookthukudi Dist.-628 902
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* M.M. Herbo Global
A-40, Subhash Nagar,
Jaipur - 302 016
* Pioma Chemicals
217/C, Shyam Kamal
Agarwal Market
Vile Parle (E),
Mumbai-400 057
* Siris Agritech
Opp. Lane to Srinivasa Theatre
Markapur-523 316
Prakasam Dist.
Andhra Pradesh
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SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Import
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4.2. Export
USA
48%
German F
Rep
52%
Argentina 7000
Australia 100
Austria 4000
Belgium 1400
Brazil 14000
Bulgaria 2500
Canada 17900
China P RP 1000
Finland 2400
France 26882
Germany F Rep 43390
Greece 12300
Hong Kong 2330
Israel 6100
Italy 85430
Japan 28569
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Kazakhstan 6419
Malaysia 55626
Mexico 24000
Netherland 42200
Newzealand 1000
Poland 8000
Portugal 3000
Qatar 300
Russia 5940
Spain 55690
UAE 125
UK 35366
USA 374832
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SECTION V
PRICE DETAILS
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SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
Tonic
A large number of general purpose tonics are being formulated and used in the domestic
market.
Revitalizer
Adaptogenic refers to the system of coming back to normalcy. for example after a long
flight by jet.
Aswagandha is a proven Adaptogen and hence can substantially substitute the high
priced Adaptogen in the market - Melatonin.
Ashwagandhadi Churna
Ashwagandha Rasayana
Ashwagandha Ghrit
Ashwagandharishta
Revitalizers Containing:
Aswagandha, Schizandra, Gotu Kola, Pau D'
arco And Ginger
In addition to large internal consumption, the above formulations are also exported to
some extent.
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6.3 A few Complementary Herbs
Himani boroplus
Marigold,
Daruharidra,
Aswagandha,
Chandan,
Saussurea lappa,
Tulsi,
Karpur
Kachari,
Koravir,
Jasad bhasma,
Guduchi salva,
Tankan amla,
Jatamanshi,
Surasar
Sankha churna.
La-vital
Withania somnifera (Aswagandha) 300 mg.
Asphaltum (Shilajit) 175 mg.
Zinc (Yasad bhasm)25 mg.
Corallium rubrum (Praval bhasm)15 mg.
Jeevani
Withania somnifera
Trichopus zeylanicus (Arogyappacha)
Evolvalus alsinoides (Vishnukranthi)
6.4 Indian demand for Aswagandha extract Around 75 tonnes per annum
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SECTION VII
Withaferin A
Withaferin a is the most important of the Withanolides isolated so far, to which the
curative properties of the leaves are attributed.
For its separation, the leaves are extracted with cold alcohol; the extract is purified and
dried, and finally crystallized from aqueous alcohol (yield, 0.18% air-dry basis).
Withaferin A can also be obtained from the leaves by methanolic extraction, fractionation
and chromatographic separation.
The powdered drug is greyish with pungent odour and acid taste.
Technology
Agro Technology
Process Technology
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Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Extractor Kulkarni'
s Hafi Elektra Pvt. Ltd
Post Box No.132,
Thane 400 602
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SECTION VIII
8.2 Prevalence :
Punjab, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Utaranchal also have significant cultivation.
WS-20, WS-22,
Jawahar Asgandh – 20,
Jawahar Asgandh 134
Rakshita
Poshita
WSR
The Jawahar variety gives superior yield and in less humid soil.
This has roots 10 cm long and about 2 cm thick. they are woody and bright.
The cultivated variety normally contains more Withanolides though it looks thinner.
Bright, brittle and thick varieties are still preferred in the market.
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8.4 Cultivation Practices
Elevation:
Soil
Grows well in well drained sandy, sandy loam or light textured red soils having
pH 7.5 to 8.
Climatic Condition
Semi arid tropical areas receiving 500 to 750 mm rain fall are suitable
Requires dry season during its growing period
Sowing Period
Month of August
Seeding
Generally sown by broadcasting the seeds(10 to 12 kg per hectare) mixed with sand 10
times the weight of seed.
Seeds germinate in 6 to 10 days after sowing
Harvesting Period
The maturity of the crop is judged by drying out of leaves and reddening of berries.
8.5 Yield
Poshita Variety
Poshita has a maturity period of 180 to 210 days and yields 1400 kg per hectare of roots
and 3 to 5 kg per hectare of Withanolide
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8.6 Post Harvesting
Grading Of Roots -
A grade Root pieces Upto 7 cm in length,1 -1.5 cm dia, solid cylindrical with smooth
external surface and pure white from inside.
B grade Root pieces Upto 5 cm in length,1 cm dia, solid brittle and white from inside.
C grade Solid root pieces 3 to 4 cm in length,1 cm or less dia
D grade Solid root pieces ,semi solid or hollow, very thin, yellowish inside and less than
1 cm in dia.
Raw material
Utility
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SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
US based Natreon Inc. has obtained the US patent in 2000 for the extract of
Aswagandha.
The US patent office has granted a dozen patents in the last five years on Aswagandha
centered findings.
In most cases, a majority of investicators are either Indians or people of Indian origin.
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SECTION X
1. Land
1.1 Cost of land of 0.50 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre 2.75
Subtotal 3.03
2. Building
Subtotal 4.55
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4. Technical know-how fees Rs.2 lakhs
Promoter's contribution 31
Term loan from financing institutions 46
Total project cost 77
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11. Financial statements
B Fixed cost
G. Breakeven point in % 36
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SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
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SECTION XII
There are several plants that have Adoptegenic characteristics such as the following.
Devil'
s Bush (Eleuthrococcus Senticosus) so-called "Siberian Ginseng"
Aswagandha taking its due share in the general tonic market depends on market
innovative approach of the application developers of the herbal industry. Demand for the
formulated products, efficacy being the same, depends only upon the concept promotion
and experts'backing.
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