HerbsAshwagandha

Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) improves sleep patterns and stress resilience in adults with stress-related symptoms

This review highlights that adaptogenic herbs like Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) show consistent efficacy in enhancing stress resilience and improving quality of life, including improvement in sleep patterns. Clinical trial data confirm the role of plant-derived compounds in modulating cortisol levels and reducing anxiety, with ashwagandha being a key example.

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score32/100
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Exploring Phytoleads and Traditional Herbal Therapies: A Comparative Review on Stress Management.

observational

Rathee S, Sahu A, Soni S, Sen D, Jain SK · Current pharmaceutical design (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: N/A
Intervention: Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract as an adaptogenic herb
Outcome: Stress resilience, quality of life, anxiety reduction, mood stability, cortisol levels, sleep patterns, mental well-being
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Stressed individuals (general adult population with stress-related symptoms)

Result:

PubMed: 41919431DOI: 10.2174/0113816128429468260218054442

Mechanism Graph

Phenylpropanoid derivatives and other plant compounds regulate stress at the molecular level
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Adaptogenic herbs modulate cortisol levels
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Reduction in anxiety and improvement in mood stability
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Result: Improved sleep patterns and enhanced stress resilience

Limitations

  • ⚠The review does not specify exact dosages or treatment durations for ashwagandha
  • ⚠The abstract does not provide quantitative effect sizes or statistical significance from individual trials
  • ⚠Potential publication bias or heterogeneity across included studies is not addressed

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References

  1. 1.Rathee S, Sahu A, Soni S, Sen D, Jain SK. "Exploring Phytoleads and Traditional Herbal Therapies: A Comparative Review on Stress Management.." Current pharmaceutical design, 2026. PMID: 41919431 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128429468260218054442
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