Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera, family Solanaceae. Part discussed: Root.
Identity
- Common name
- Ashwagandha
- Botanical name
- Withania somnifera
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Part or material
- Root
- Classification
- Botanical
- Educational category
- Rest and Relaxation
About
Withania somnifera, Solanaceae.
Forms and distinctions
Root, leaf and root-and-leaf extract supplements are distinguished as common product forms, with preparations varying across trials; no dose, strength, frequency or preparation instruction recorded.
Safety considerations
Short-term safety may be acceptable; long-term safety evidence is insufficient. Possible adverse effects include drowsiness, stomach upset, diarrhoea and vomiting; rare liver-injury cases have been linked to ashwagandha supplements; use should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding; not recommended before surgery, or for people with autoimmune or thyroid disorders. Potential interactions recorded include diabetes and blood-pressure medicines, immunosuppressants, sedatives, anticonvulsants and thyroid hormone medicines.
References
- NCCIH · US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.