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Effects of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) on stress and the stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia

Speers, A.B., Cabey, K.A., Soumyanath, A. and Wright, K.M. · Current Neuropharmacology · 2021

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review summarises the effects of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) on stress and stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression and insomnia, supporting the sedative and neuroprotective use of ashwagandha.

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Speers, A.B., Cabey, K.A., Soumyanath, A. and Wright, K.M (2021) 'Effects of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) on stress and the stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia', Current Neuropharmacology, 19(9), pp. 1468-1495. doi:10.2174/1570159X19666210712151556

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