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ashwagandha
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (ashwagandha). Ayurvedic rasayana adaptogen. Active withanolides reduce cortisol by 14–32% (RCT), improve anxiety (GAD-7 −6 points), and increase testosterone/VO₂max in trials. Also used in Unani (asgandh). GABA-A receptor modulation proposed mechanism.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | ashwagandha |
| Name | Ashwagandha |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Stream | 02-traditional |
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- Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian J Psychol Med. 2012;34(3):255-62. · PubMed 23439798
- Pratte MA, Nanavati KB, Young V, Morley CP. An alternative treatment for anxiety: a systematic review of human trial results reported for the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(12):901-8. · PubMed 25405876
- Wankhede S, Langade D, Joshi K, et al. Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015;12:43. · PubMed 26609282