Ashwagandha Research

Teelixir's evidence-based guide to Withania somnifera — the most-studied adaptogen for stress, cortisol, and hormonal balance. Our research library draws on 1,584+ published studies, including 29 human RCTs, to separate what works from what doesn't.

Start here: Ashwagandha Benefits — Complete Evidence Guide · Dosage Guide · Side Effects & Safety

By health goal: Anxiety & Stress · Sleep · Depression & Mood · Testosterone · Thyroid · Muscle & Strength · Weight Loss

For women: Hormones, Perimenopause & Fertility · Hair & Skin

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Ashwagandha

Valerian Root vs Ashwagandha: Which Is Better for Sleep?
Valerian root sedates. Ashwagandha calms. Here's which one to pick for your sleep problem — racing thoughts, can't drop off, or both — plus dosing.
Ashwagandha for Anxiety and Stress: What 9 RCTs Actually Found
Ashwagandha has accumulated 465 published studies on stress and anxiety, including 22 systematic reviews. We examine what the evidence actually shows — including the 2025 cortisol paradox that most supplement companies won't tell you about.