Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Ayurvedic medicinal herb reducing stress and cortisol through withanolide steroidal lactones.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Randomized trials report modest reductions in perceived stress and cortisol levels.
• The species name somnifera is Latin for 'sleep-inducing'.
• A nightshade (Solanaceae), making it a relative of tomato and belladonna.

Specifications & Metrics

• ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Withanolides