An alternative treatment for anxiety: a systematic review of human trial results reported for the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Pratte MA, Nanavati KB, Young V, Morley CP
Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol. 20 (12), pp. 901-8
Methodology
Systematic review of randomized controlled human trials of Withania somnifera for anxiety, stress, fatigue and subjective energy.
Key Findings
Most trials reported significant reductions in stress and fatigue scores with improved subjective energy and drive versus placebo.
Conclusions
Ashwagandha reduces stress-related loss of drive, though trial quality is variable.
Limitations
Small trials with varied extracts; risk of bias in several studies.
Supplements Studied
Most trials reported significant reductions in stress and fatigue scores with improved subjective energy and drive
Outcomes Measured
Most trials reported significant reductions in stress and fatigue scores with improved subjective energy and drive versus placebo
Study Details
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