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Ashwagandha
Also called: Withania somnifera
An adaptogenic herb used to ease stress, support sleep, and steady energy. Studied extracts are standardized for active compounds called withanolides.
Commonly used for
- Stress
- Sleep
- Anxious mood
- Stress-related fatigue
Found naturally in
- Ashwagandha root, a shrub native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East, traditionally taken as a powder in warm milk
Label red flags
- Proprietary blends that hide individual herb amounts
- No standardization percentage listed
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: avoid
- Thyroid conditions: it may raise thyroid hormone levels
- Autoimmune conditions, or taking sedatives or immunosuppressants
- Liver concerns (rare liver injury has been reported)
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Adrenal glands
These small glands on top of your kidneys make cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline, which manage energy, blood pressure, and your stress response.
Brain & nerves
Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves carry every signal in your body, from movement and sensation to mood and memory.
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