India bans wellness wonder <i>ashwagandha's </i>leaf products on health risk

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India's food regulator FSSAI banned ashwagandha leaf products, permitting only roots due to safety concerns raised by Ministry of Ayush. The move affects the $38.77 billion nutraceuticals industry where ashwagandha products are valued at $928.5 million. States directed to enforce compliance and penalize violations.

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