Ayur-Ashwaganda, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 300 mg of the herbal extract Ashwaganda root in each capsule to support stress and adrenal function.

Withania somnifera, also known as Ashwaganda, is a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is used as a general tonic, to support energy production and support mental and physical performance. The active ingredients in Ashwaganda, withanolides, are considered a plant adaptogen to address all stages of both acute and chronic stress, support the body’s ability to adapt to stressors and help avoid the damaging consequences from those stressors. Plant adaptogens can support symptoms of fatigue and enhance endurance as well as support normal mental and emotional well being.

Plant adaptogens also can increase the body’s ability to resist and recover from stress while providing an overall feeling of balance and normalization.\

Ayur-Ashwaganda may be a useful dietary adjunct for individuals wishing to supplement with this herb for stress support