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Withania somnifera

1,841licensed products
1 monograph
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Health Canada Monographs

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ASHWAGANDHA - WITHANIA SOMNIFERA
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • 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

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Withania somnifera 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

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Adaptogen
2.5–6.5 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Traditional Ayurvedic Claims
2–6 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk 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

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Asgandh(common)Ashwagandha(common)Asvagandha(common)Winter-cherry(common)Withania(common)Withania somnifera

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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0 694 licensed products
100 mg254 licensed products
300 mg230 licensed products
125 mg192 licensed products
200 mg168 licensed products
150 mg142 licensed products
50 mg127 licensed products
62.5 mg113 licensed products
500 mg113 licensed products
250 mg91 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Vitamin B6Co-occurs in 272 productsVitamin B12Co-occurs in 256 productsZincCo-occurs in 247 productsMagnesiumCo-occurs in 242 productsRhodiola roseaCo-occurs in 212 productsVitamin CCo-occurs in 191 productsFolateCo-occurs in 173 productsVitamin DCo-occurs in 169 products

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