Ashwagandha
1licensed products
1 monograph
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
6- Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic)
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory enhancement
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda to balance aggravated Vata (nervine)
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (which helps (to) promote sleep)
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve general debility, especially during convalescence or old age
- Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress over time (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)
Conditions Requiring Product Details
1These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Ashwagandha until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenASHWAGANDHA - WITHANIA SOMNIFERA · General debility; Memory enhancement; Adaptogen; Restlessness/nervousness
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Adaptogen | 2.5–6.5 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Traditional Ayurvedic Claims | 2–6 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
2cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsinessApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
6Asgandh(common)Ashwagandha(common)Asvagandha(common)Winter-cherry(common)Withania(common)Withania somnifera
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1200 mg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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