Perceived stress
Ashwagandha
Some ashwagandha preparations may reduce perceived stress in small trials.
limited evidenceDirection: decrease
Magnitude: unknown
Human evidence reviewed
Study context
Population: Adults in short trials
Studied dose: Varies or not established
Duration: Varies across reviewed studies
Last reviewed: 2026-09-16
Limitations & caveats
- Preparations differ and trial sizes are often small.
Sources
Source type and claim strength are separate. A fact sheet summarizes underlying research; its link is not an individual clinical trial.