botanical Botanicals Oral

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic herb traditionally used to support the body's resilience to stress and promote balance.

Sci.Withania somnifera 100% pure organic ashwagandha root powder adaptest ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root extract adaptogen cortisol reduction compound ashwaganda ashwaganda extract ashwaganda root 5:1 ext. ashwaganda root extract ashwaganda root powder ashwaganda se 1.5% ashwaganda (sensoril brand) extract ashwagandha ashwagandha 10:1 extract ashwagandha 1% extract ashwagandha 2.5% extract ashwagandha 4:1 extract ashwagandha 5% extract ashwagandha 7% extract ashwagandha aerial parts extract ashwagandha aerial parts extract, aqueous {ashwagandha} blend ashwagandha complex ashwagandha, dried ashwagandha extract ashwagandha, extract ashwagandha extract 16:1 ashwagandha extract 5:1/1 root ashwagandha extractives ashwagandha extract, powder ashwagandha extract sensoril ashwagandha, fermented ashwagandha, freeze-dried ashwagandha, freeze-dried, powder ashwagandha, fresh ashwagandha ghana ashwagandha herb extract ashwagandha herb extract, powder ashwagandha herb, root extract ashwagandha indian ginseng ashwagandha ksm-66 ashwagandha ksm-66 extract ashwagandha leaf and root extract ashwagandha leaf extract ashwagandha leaf extract, powder ashwagandha leaf powder ashwagandha leaf, root extract ashwagandha leaf, root extract, powder ashwagandha leaf, root, stem extract ashwagandha liposomal extract ashwagandha liquid extract ashwagandha powder ashwagandha, powder ashwagandha powdered extract ashwagandha powder extract ashwagandha, raw ashwagandha root 15:1 extract ashwagandha root (1.5% withanolides) extract ashwagandha [root] 2:1 extract ashwagandha root 2.5% extract ashwagandha [root] 4:1 extract ashwagandha root 5:1 extract ashwagandha root and leaf extract ashwagandha root and leaft extract ashwagandha root and leaves ashwagandha root concentrate ashwagandha root ext ashwagandha root ext. ashwagandha root ext 2.5% ashwagandha root extr. ashwagandha (root) extract ashwagandha root extract ashwagandha root extract 4:1 ashwagandha root extract, aqueous ashwagandha root extract & ashwagandha root powder blend ashwagandha root extract, dried ashwagandha root extract, dry ashwagandha root extract, dry, raw ashwagandha root extract powder ashwagandha root extract, powder ashwagandha root extract, powder, wild ashwagandha root fluid extract ashwagandha root glycerite liquid extract ashwagandha (root, leaf) extract ashwagandha root & leaf extract ashwagandha root & leaf extract powder ashwagandha root p.e. 2.5% powder ashwagandha (root) powder ashwagandha root powder ashwagandha root powder extract ashwagandha (roots) powder ashwagandha root standardized extract ashwagandha root, whole herb extract ashwagandha root (withania somnifera) extract ashwagandha (sensoril brand) extract ashwagandha (sensoril brand) root and leaf extract ashwagandha (sensoril(r) brand) (root and leaf) extract ashwagandha standardized extract ashwagandha stem extract ashwagandha supercritical co2 extract ashwagandha whole extract ashwagandha whole plant extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) 15:1 root extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) leaf & root extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) powdered extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root 15:1 extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root 5:1 extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root and leaf extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root dry extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (root) extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera, root & leaf) extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root powder ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (root) standardized extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root std. extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (sensoril brand) root and leaf extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (sensoril(r) brand) root and leaf extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) standardized withanolide glycoside conjugates extract ashwagandha (withania somnifera) whole plant extract ashwagandha (withania somniferia) root ext. ashwaghanda withania somnifera extract ashwahandha ashwangandha extract ashwangandha root extract ashwapure ashwagandha root extract ashwin ashwith aswagandha root powder biodynamic & organic ashwagandha certified organic ashwagandha certified organic ashwagandha extract certified organic ashwagandha extractives certified organic ashwagandha liquid extract certified organic ashwagandha powder certified organic ashwagandha root extract certified organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root extract dried ashwagandha extract dried ashwagandha root extract ep35 fermented ashwagandha fresh ashwagandha fresh ashwagandha root extract fresh organic ashwagandha full spectrum ashwagandha, powder full spectrum ashwagandha root extract high-potency withania somnifera in a base of ashwagandha powder indian ginseng ksm-66 ksm 66 ashwagandha ksm-66 ashwagandha ksm-66 ashwagandha extract ksm66 ashwagandha extract ksm 66 ashwagandha root extract ksm-66 ashwagandha root extract ksm66 ashwagandha root extract ksm 66 ashwagandha (withania somnifera) extract ksm-66 ashwagandha (withania somnifera) extract ksm-66 ashwagandha withania somnifera extract ksm-66 ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root extract ksm66 ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root extract ksm-66 full-spectrum ashwagandha extract ksm-66 full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract ksm-66 organic ashwagandha ksm-66 organic ashwagandha full spectrum root extract ksm-66 organic ashwagandha root extract ksm-66 organic ashwagandha root powder ksm-66 organic ashwagandha standardized extract ksm-66 organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) extract ksm-66(r) ksm-66(r) full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract noogandha organic ashwaganda organic ashwaganda extract organic ashwaganda liquid extract organic ashwagandha organic ashwagandha extract organic ashwagandha extract powder organic ashwagandha powder organic ashwagandha proprietary extract organic ashwagandha root organic ashwagandha root and leaf extract organic ashwagandha root and leaf extract powder organic ashwagandha (root) extract organic ashwagandha root extract organic ashwagandha root & leaf extract organic ashwagandha (root) powder organic ashwagandha root powder organic ashwagandha root standardized extract organic ashwagandha root (withania somnifera dunal) standardized supercritical co2 extract organic ashwagandha root (withania somnifera) extract organic ashwagandha standardized extract organic ashwagandha standardized supercritical co2 extract organic ashwagandha supercritical co2 extract organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) co2 extract organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) hydroethanolic extract organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root and leaf extract organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root extract organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (root) powder organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root powder organic fermented ashwagandha organic fresh ashwagandha organic full-spectrum ashwagandha root powder organic indian ginseng organic ksm-66 ashwagandha organic ksm-66 ashwagandha extract organic ksm-66 ashwagandha full-spectrum standardized extract organic ksm-66 ashwagandha root extract organic sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract organic, wild ashwangandha root extract powder prolanza raw ashwagandha powder raw organic ashwagandha sarcotec(tm) ashwagandha sensoril sensoril a sensoril ashwagandha sensoril ashwagandha extract sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract sensoril ashwagandha root & leaf extract sensoril ashwagandha (withania somnifera) extract sensoril ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root and leaf extract sensoril ashwagandha withania somnifera root and leaf extract sensoril ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (root/leaf) extract sensoril ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root & leaf extract sensoril organic ashwagandha (withania somnifera) (root and aerial parts) aqueous extract sensoril(r) sensoril(r) ashwagandha sensoril(r) ashwagandha extract sensoril(r) ashwagandha root and leaf extract sensoril(r) ashwagandha root ext sensoril(r) ashwagandha root & leaf extract sensoril(r) ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root and leaf extract sensoril(r) ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root & leaf extract sensoril(r) withania somnifera sensoril trim sensoril trim ashwagandha (withania somnifera) extract sensoriltrim ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root and leaf extract sensoril withania somnifera sensoril withania somnifera extract shoden shoden ashwagandha extract shoden ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root & leaf extract sprouted ashwagandha standardized ashwagandha standardized ashwagandha extract superpure ashwagandha root extract total alcohol free ashwagandha extract trainer cortifit(tm) patented cortisol-regulating adaptogenic* winter cherry wiphaferin-a withania coagulans withania oligosaccharides withania somnifera withania somnifera extract withania somnifera leaf extract withania somnifera powder withania somnifera (root and leaf) extract withania somnifera root and leaf extract withania somnifera (root) extract withania somnifera root extract withania somnifera root extract, dry withania somnifera root extract, dry, raw withania somnifera root sco2 oil extract withania somnifera (standardized to 1.5% withanolides) (root) extract withania somnifera whole herb extract withanolides Indian ginseng Winter cherry Withania somnifera
8 forms
Oral

About Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a perennial shrub in the Solanaceae family, traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen. Its bioactive constituents, primarily withanolides, are credited with modulating stress response via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, supporting cognitive function, and promoting resilience. Modern research investigates its potential effects on cortisol levels, anxiety, sleep quality, and physical performance.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
11

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

8 forms

Compare supplement forms of Ashwagandha by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
ashwagandha ksm-66
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
ashwagandha leaf extract
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
ashwagandha root extract
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
Ashwagandha Root Extract (standardized to withanolides)

Standardized adaptogen for stress support and vitality.

  • UNII: 5C5YCD25W2
  • CAS: 90147-49-6
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
Ashwagandha Root Powder

Traditional adaptogen used for stress support, energy, and v...

  • UNII: 5C5YCD25WU
  • CAS: 977038-92-0 (for plant material); various for specific withanolides
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
KSM-66 Ashwagandha

Standardized root extract. Supports stress relief, mental fo...

  • CAS: 90147-49-6
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
Sensoril Ashwagandha

Standardized adaptogen for stress relief, mental clarity, an...

  • CAS: 84650-15-7
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →
Shoden Ashwagandha

Standardized extract. Supports stress response and mental fo...

  • CAS: 90045-22-6
  • Label category: natural
 — — — View →

Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Asgandh, Withania Root, Withania root extract

Type: Botanicals

Category for Botanicals ingredients

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with sedatives, thyroid medications, and immunosuppressants.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Ashwagandha forms:

Stress and Anxiety Reduction Physical Performance and Strength Cognitive Function Support Sleep Quality Improvement Vitality and Energy Sleep Improvement

And 18 more benefits...

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Ashwagandha forms:

Gastrointestinal Discomfort How serious: low Drowsiness/Sedation How serious: low Potential Thyroid Interaction How serious: medium Drug Interactions How serious: medium Drowsiness How serious: Mild Gastrointestinal Upset How serious: Mild

And 2 more side effects...

What does the research say?

Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of ashwagandha in reducing stress, enhancing cognitive function, and improving physical performance. Clinical trials have shown that KSM-66 can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve overall quality of life.