Ashwagandha growing in an Oregon field at Portland Ashwagandha Farm

Our roots / methods / process

Grown with heart in the Pacific Northwest

We grow fresh-root ashwagandha in Oregon and make small-batch tinctures with a farm practice that stays close to the soil, the harvest, and the whole plant.

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Origin Oregon grown Fresh ashwagandha grown just outside Portland.
Soil Regenerative Low-till beds, cover crops, compost, and biodiversity.
Harvest Fresh root Whole roots handled close to harvest, not anonymous dry powder.
Extract Spagyric A complete plant process that returns mineral ash to the tincture.

What we do

We start with the farm, then keep every step close to the plant.

Portland Ashwagandha Farm grew from a deep respect for plants and a practical commitment to regenerative agriculture. The farm sits in the lush landscape east of Portland, where soil health, clean water, and daily fieldwork shape the quality of the harvest.

What began as a vision to grow medicinal herbs with sustainable practices has become a focused operation dedicated to fresh ashwagandha, tulsi, and other adaptogenic herbs. The potency of the work comes from the whole chain: seed, soil, harvest, extraction, and care.

01 / Soil structure

Low-till cultivation

We work to preserve soil structure and microbial life, building beds that can stay alive season after season.

02 / Living cover

Cover cropping

Cover crops help return nutrients, prevent erosion, and keep the field from becoming bare ground between plantings.

03 / Organic matter

Composting

Compost returns organic matter to the earth and supports the living soil that strong roots depend on.

04 / Habitat

Biodiversity

We make room for beneficial insects, wildlife, and a more resilient farm ecosystem around the crop itself.

Freshly harvested ashwagandha roots from Portland Ashwagandha Farm

Hand tended

Every bottle starts as a living root.

Every plant is tended from seed to harvest so only healthy, vibrant specimens move into the next part of the process. That hands-on attention is why the fresh root tastes, smells, and feels different from dry bulk material.

After harvest, the work shifts from the field to extraction. The goal is simple: honor the whole plant and make a tincture that carries the character of the fresh root.

The spagyric method

A whole-plant process with patience built in.

Spagyric preparation is a traditional way of working with the plant in stages. The extract, the pressed plant material, and the mineral ash all matter, so the final tincture carries more of the plant's complete story.

  1. 01 Separate

    The fresh plant macerates gently to draw out alcohol-soluble compounds and aromatic character.

  2. 02 Press

    The plant material is pressed after extraction so the tincture keeps the richness of the whole batch.

  3. 03 Purify

    The remaining plant material is dried and calcined to concentrate the mineral salts.

  4. 04 Recombine

    The purified mineral salts are returned to the extract, completing the spagyric preparation.

From our soil to your soul, we are honored to share these plant friends with you.

Portland Ashwagandha Farm is built around intentional growing, grateful harvests, and careful preparation.

Start with the fresh root

Choose the tincture that fits your daily rhythm.

Fresh Ashwagandha is the classic single-plant starting point. Hero's Blend and Lionheart Blend are more layered formulas built around ashwagandha and companion herbs.

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