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Adaptogen

Ashwagandha

अश्वगंधा
Withania somnifera
Established Research InterestVataKapha
Active Compounds
WithanolidesWithaferin-AAlkaloidsSaponins
This profile is for learning. It does not recommend starting Ashwagandha, changing medication, or using it for any condition.
🌿 Traditional Ayurvedic Context
Rasayana (rejuvenating tonic), stress and anxiety relief, vitality booster, aphrodisiac, sleep aid, immune enhancer
🔬 Modern Research Context
Stress, sleep, thyroid, hormone, mood, and cognitive-performance research topics
🔗 Traditional → Research Bridge
Withanolides are studied in relation to stress-response and HPA-axis biology.
📊 Research Note
Some human studies have evaluated Ashwagandha extract for stress and cortisol-related outcomes; study quality and dosage vary.
📈 Research Context
230+ studies
Traditional/research topics: Anxiety, Stress, Fatigue, Hypothyroidism, Insomnia, Low Immunity
Research labels reflect published literature volume, not clinical approval. How we assess →
⚠️ Drug Interaction Awareness
Thyroid medicationsImmunosuppressantsSedatives
🫖 Traditional Preparation Forms
Milk decoction, powder (churna), capsules
⚠️ Avoid in pregnancy. May interact with thyroid medications.
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Type 2 Diabetes
मधुमेहMetabolic
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Anxiety & Stress
चिंता और तनावMental Health
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Arthritis
गठियाMusculoskeletal
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Depression
अवसादMental Health
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PCOS
पीसीओएसWomen's Health
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