Ashwagandha has deep roots in traditional medicine for various concerns, including Anxiety and Insomnia.
But does it actually work?
Check out this systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of this botanical medicine.
Basically, it works great for many people, though not for everyone. That’s why an individualized approach to help you as a unique person is so important. There is no one-single treatment for everyone.
Fatima K, Malik J, Muskan F, Raza G, Waseem A, Shahid H, Jaffery SF, Khan U, Zaheer MK, Shaikh Y, Rashid AM. Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2024 Nov;39(6):e2911. doi: 10.1002/hup.2911. Epub 2024 Jul 31. PMID: 39083548.