Withania somnifera is an erect subshrub in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is native to the northwestern states of India. Ashwagandha is one of the most revered plants in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is used to treat a plethora of conditions. The American Botanical Council (ABC) is passionate about helping people live healthier lives through the responsible use of herbs and medicinal plants. As an independent, nonprofit education organization, ABC is dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media. Please enjoy this information on ashwagandha made available through the generosity of KSM-66 Ashwagandha’s adoption.

Additional ABC Ashwagandha Resources 

HerbalGram article

Ashwagandha Profile. 2013; 99:1-7.

HerbClip Reviews

Ashwagandha Root Extract Improves Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Patients Taking Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors. HC# 111631-557, November 30, 2016

Ashwagandha Improves Sexual Function in Premenopausal Women. HC# 031662-554, October 14, 2016

Ashwagandha Reduces Perceived Stress and Cortisol Levels in Healthy Adults. HC# 021652-551, August 31, 2016

Ashwagandha Useful for Weight Management in Adults Under Chronic Stress. HC# 051651-545, May 21, 2016

Ashwagandha Improves Muscle Strength and Recovery in Men Performing Resistance Training. HC# 011651-538, February 15, 2016

Review of Anticancer Activities of Ashwagandha. HC# 051541-530, October 15, 2015

Beneficial Effects of Ashwagandha in the Treatment of Male Infertility.  HC# 101337-490, February 14, 2014

Adjunct Treatment with Ashwagandha Root Extract for Fatigue from Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer.  HC# 021366-474, June 14, 2013

Ashwagandha in Healthy Humans: Physiological Effects and Safety.  HC# 121264-472, May 15, 2013 

Ashwagandha Root Found to Improve Fertility, Antioxidant and Hormone Levels, and Semen Quality in Infertile Men. HC# 120695-399, April 30, 2010

Ashwagandha Improves Multiple Parameters Affecting Infertile Men.  HC# 070692-390, December 15, 2009

Ashwagandha Extract Dose-Dependently Improves Stress Parameters.  HC# 070593-387, October 30, 2009

Ashwagandha and Integrative Oncology.  HC# 020372-341, November 30, 2007

Review of the Therapeutic Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).  HC# 080146-269, November 30, 2004

Ashwagandha Monograph Reviews Chemistry an Therapeutics of Popular Ayurvedic Herb. HC# 052513-217, October 04, 2002

Ashwagandha Monograph.  HC# 062398-163, September 15, 1999

 

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