Adaptogens
Ashwagandha
Reduce stress and support overall vitality
Key Benefits
- May support short-term stress management
- May support sleep quality in some adults
- Provides standardized withanolide-containing botanical compounds
- Complements healthy stress-management habits
How It Works
Ingredient Details
INCI Name: Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Ingredient Type: Adaptogenic botanical extract
Best For
Adults seeking short-term stress support · People exploring non-sedative lifestyle routines with clinician guidance · Adults seeking complementary sleep support · Users who can screen for medication and health-condition interactions
What It Is
What It Does
Ashwagandha FAQs
Common questions about this ingredient in skincare.
What is ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is Withania somnifera, a botanical used in Ayurvedic traditions. Supplements may use root, leaf, or combined extracts.
Can ashwagandha reduce stress?
Some specific preparations have shown short-term benefits for perceived stress, but studies are often small and results do not apply automatically to every extract.
Does ashwagandha help sleep?
Some research suggests certain preparations may improve sleep in some adults, especially those with insomnia, but it is not a substitute for evaluation of persistent sleep problems.
How long can ashwagandha be taken?
Available safety information is strongest for short-term use, generally up to about three months. Long-term safety is not well established.
What side effects can occur?
Drowsiness, stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting can occur. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported; stop use and seek care for jaundice, dark urine, or severe unexplained fatigue.
Who should avoid ashwagandha?
It should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. People with thyroid or autoimmune disorders, upcoming surgery, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, or medicines for blood pressure, diabetes, seizures, thyroid function, sedation, or immune suppression should consult a clinician.
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