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An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Lopresti, A.L., Smith, S.J., Malvi, H. and Kodgule, R. · Medicine · 2019

Randomized trial

Abstract

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract reduced stress and cortisol levels, supporting the sedative and stress-relieving use of ashwagandha.

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Lopresti, A.L., Smith, S.J., Malvi, H. and Kodgule, R (2019) 'An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study', Medicine, 98(37), pp. e17186. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000017186

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