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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract — a foundational Ayurvedic adaptogen studied in modern trials for perceived stress, recovery, and restful sleep.
Botanical identity
Ashwagandha — Withania somnifera · Family Solanaceae
Active compounds of interest: Withanolides, Alkaloids, Sitoindosides.
Standardization: Standardized withanolide content (exact % published at product launch)
Traditional context
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support vitality, resilience, and restorative balance. Ayulogy focuses on root material, consistent with common nutraceutical practice.
Modern research
Randomized trials of standardized root extracts have reported improvements in perceived stress scores and related markers versus placebo. Outcomes depend on extract type, dose, and study population.
Human RCTs exist for certain standardized root extracts. Results should be read in context of extract, dose, and population — not as product-level proof.
Safety considerations
Not a substitute for medical care. Avoid use in pregnancy or lactation unless advised by a clinician. People with thyroid conditions, liver concerns, or who take medication should seek professional guidance. Ashwagandha leaf is not used in our formulations.
Research limitations
Trial quality and extract standards vary. Not all commercial preparations match studied extracts.
References
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
Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S · Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine · 2012
Compared with placebo, the ashwagandha group showed greater reductions on stress-assessment scales and serum cortisol; adverse events were mild and comparable between groups.
An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R · Medicine (Baltimore) · 2019
Ashwagandha was associated with greater reductions in perceived stress and related measures versus placebo in this trial.
Ashwagandha — Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements · NIH ODS · 2025
Authoritative US government summary of ashwagandha research, safety considerations, and evidence gaps for practitioners.
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