BOTANICALS
Ashwagandha (extract)
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that supports stress resilience and a calm mood.
Also known as: Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, winter cherry, Ashwagandha extract
At a glance
- Form
- Ashwagandha extract
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 300 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Stress & resilience, Relaxation*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Ashwagandha fact sheet
What the research says
In a review of 52 human studies of plants and nutrients, ashwagandha most consistently lowered cortisol, the body's main stress hormone.*
systematic review of RCTs · null, Nutr Neurosci 2022. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave ashwagandha out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Estrogen pill
- Estrogen patch, gel, spray or pellets
- Estrogen / HRT
- Vaginal estrogen or DHEA
- Progesterone or a progestin
- Testosterone therapy
- Gender-affirming hormones: feminizing
- Gender-affirming hormones: masculinizing
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy
- Spironolactone
- Other anti-androgen
- GnRH medicine
- Birth control pill, patch or ring
- Progestin-only birth control
- Levothyroxine
- and 116 more
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
- Organ or stem-cell transplant
Health conditions
- Active cancer
- Cancer in the past
- Breast cancer or another estrogen-sensitive cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Bipolar disorder
- Liver disease
- Cirrhosis or advanced liver disease
- Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- Celiac disease
- Autoimmune disease
- Underactive thyroid / Hashimoto’s
- Overactive thyroid / Graves’
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
- Endometriosis, adenomyosis or fibroids
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much ashwagandha a day?
apiece formulas usually include 300 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is ashwagandha used for?
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that supports stress resilience and a calm mood. In apiece it is part of formulas for Stress & resilience, Relaxation.*
Who should be careful with ashwagandha?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Estrogen pill; Estrogen patch, gel, spray or pellets; Estrogen / HRT; Vaginal estrogen or DHEA; Progesterone or a progestin; Testosterone therapy; Gender-affirming hormones: feminizing; Gender-affirming hormones: masculinizing; Gender-affirming hormone therapy; Spironolactone and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get ashwagandha in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Ashwagandha can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.