Ashwagandha

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: withania somnifera, ksm-66

Pharmacological Mechanism

GABA-mimetic withanolides; modulates HPA axis cortisol output.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 8h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 600mg (Range: 300 - 600 )

Target Organ Systems

• endocrine

Interactions

• Cortisol