Aśvagandhā

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

KEY BENEFITS

01Cortisol modulation

02Sleep quality

03Strength/recovery

DOSHA AFFINITY

V−K−

THERAPEUTIC GOALS

SLEEPSTRESSVITALITY

ACTIVE COMPOUND

Withanolide A

C₂₈H₃₈O₆

Steroidal lactone

PHARMACOLOGICAL DATA

SanskritAśvagandhā

BotanicalWithania somnifera

Rasa (Taste)Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura

Virya (Potency)Ushna (heating)

DoshaV−, K−

Dosage300–600 mg root extract / day

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS

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Safety & Precautions

Avoid in pregnancy; may potentiate thyroid medication.

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