Ashwagandha
Also known as: Withania somnifera
Classification
Supplement
Regulatory Status
not-established
Overview
Ashwagandha is a Withania root botanical discussed for stress and sleep. A single mechanism is not established.
Evidence and limitations
Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.
Pathways
stress-responsewithanolides
botanical extract with incompletely defined actives
Benefits
Systematic reviews have examined ashwagandha for anxiety and stress. This record does not recommend use.
Interactions & cautions
Flagged in source data
thyroid medicines and sedating products
These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.
Sources
Educational reference only — not medical advice.