Herb · India
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Traditional use is an extract taken daily with warm milk or water. Strengths and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
Avoid during pregnancy. May interact with thyroid medications.
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