Description

Research has identified various active compounds of Withania somnifera such as alkaloids (isopelletierine, anaferine, anahygrine, etc.), steroidal lactones (withanolides, withaferins) and saponins.

Traditionally the herb is known to serve as a powerful adaptogen and to increase resilience to stress. Modern research has confirmed that its constituents sitoindosides and withaferins have anti-stress property.

Ashwagandha helps in depression by relieving stress and anxiety. Research has found that it lowers inflammation and stress hormone levels, improves sleep; all these activities of Withania sominfera contribute to its natural antidepressant effect. Ashwagandha can serve as add-on herbal remedy to conventional therapy for depression.