Ashwagandha
Stress management
Stress management
Overview
Stress management
Latin name : Withania somnifera
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Racine
- Preparation Forms
- extrait sec, gelule, poudre
- Active Compounds
- withanolides, withaferines, sitoindosides
Therapeutic Properties
- Adaptogen
- Anxiolytic
- Tonic
Recommended Dosage
300-600 mg standardized extract/day
Contraindications
- Hyperthyroidism
- Nightshades (allergy)
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended