Ashwagandha (aka Withania somnifera): an evergreen shrub from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
In a world that rarely slows down, stress can quietly take over your nights. What if the key to calming your mind and balancing your body’s stress response has been growing for centuries, quietly supporting wellness across the eastern hemisphere?
Meet Ashwagandha, the calm your body’s been craving. With a rich history in traditional medicine, this evergreen shrub is finally gaining well-deserved, modern recognition for its powerful ability to help the body adapt to stress.
Ashwagandha works with your body’s natural chemistry to restore balance. This ancient herb interacts with GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps ease anxiety, a leading root cause behind restless nights and insomnia.
Rich in phytochemicals, such as steroidal lactones and alkaloids, ashwagandha also actively helps your body defend against daily stressors and chemical imbalances. Research shows it possesses a wide range of powerful properties, including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-tumor, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective effects [1]. This makes Ashwagandha not just a sleep aid, but a holistic ally for long-term health and resilience.
3 Key Benefits of Ashwagandha
1. Sleep supporter: 3am wake ups? Racing thoughts before bed? Your stress might be to blame. Ashwagandha has been shown to improve both sleep onset and sleep quality by calming the nervous system and balancing hormones.
2. Cortisol controller: Ashwagandha is best known for helping the body adapt to physical and emotional stress. Studies show it can reduce cortisol—the hormone responsible for “fight or flight”—making it easier to wind down.
3. Mood lifter: In addition to sleep support, Ashwagandha has natural mood-enhancing benefits. It may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and promote emotional balance—no brain fog attached.
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This powerful ingredient works alongside melatonin, magnesium, and other botanicals to promote calm, quality rest—all night, every night.
References:
[1] Guo, Shiyi, and Mohammad J Rezaei. “The Benefits of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Supplements on Brain Function and Sports Performance.” Frontiers in Nutrition, vol. 11, 2 Aug. 2024, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1439294.
Cleveland Clinic. “Benefits of Ashwagandha and How Much to Take.” Cleveland Clinic, 16 Oct. 2022, health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-ashwagandha.
National Institutes of Health. “Office of Dietary Supplements - Ashwagandha: Is It Helpful for Stress, Anxiety, or Sleep?” Ods.od.nih.gov, 24 Oct. 2023, ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Ashwagandha-HealthProfessional/.