Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have used ashwagandha for years and was impacted by the strong and totally different scent of this product when I opened the bottle. It smells medicinally floral and not at all like any ashwagandha I have ever used. This root is known as “smell of the horse” for both the way it smells and the strength it gives you. There’s nothing “horsey” about this stuff, just some totally overwhelming scent and I’m wondering what it really is…also, the powder is usually tan/brownish and this one is almost totally white. Another purchaser questioned the "milk" color and taste, and in the reply for the batch it says the color should be brown.In another reply, creamy white. I just opened a capsule to taste test and it tastes SALTY and not at all like another brand of ashwagandha I had on hand for taste comparison. With the added Black Pepper Extract, if anything, I expected it to have an added peppery quality. The NutraHerbals company address on the bottle (Delaware) does not match the website address (Illinois) - their response states that the HQ has just moved. There is no phone to contact Although the photo implies that they make a variety of herbals, and the bottle states "#1 in Ayurvedic Supplements" this is the ONLY product on the entire website and for triple the Amazon price. I've written to them, about this, but frankly will be surprised if I get a response. NOTE: I did get a quick response, with their "organic certificate" attached. It was on their own letterhead, NOT on independent 3rd party letterhead - no official seal, which did not assuage my concerns in the least..Certificate states product imported from India, tested in New Mexico. It's only Bottled in USA I described the product to my Ayurvedic Practitioner, and based on the smell, color and taste, she recommended that I NOT take this product.She was also not familiar with this company - so much for #1 Ayurvedic Supplements claim...she has her Masters from a well known Ayurvedic College in California. I had wanted to try certified organic...and black pepper oil is always a good addition. Instead, I believe I ended up with a fake supplement with a good looking label.I'm glad it's working for some of the buyers. I use it for anxiety and I am not about to take any chances. It's going back! I'm sticking with my regular source, even though it's missing the "organic" certification.