Evidence supporting the use of: Ashwagandha
For the health condition: Energy (lack of)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is traditionally considered a "rasayana" or rejuvenating herb, reputed to boost energy and vitality. In recent years, scientific research has begun to explore its effects on energy levels and fatigue. Several randomized controlled trials have investigated ashwagandha's potential to enhance physical performance, reduce fatigue, and improve overall vitality. Notably, studies have shown that supplementation with ashwagandha extract may help reduce self-reported fatigue and increase energy in both healthy individuals and those experiencing stress-related exhaustion. For example, a 2012 study published in the "Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine" found that ashwagandha supplementation was associated with significant improvements in stress, cortisol levels, and self-perceived quality of life, including energy levels. Other trials have demonstrated improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and markers of physical performance, which are often linked to perceptions of energy and reduced fatigue. However, while these studies are promising, many have limitations such as small sample sizes, short durations, or potential conflicts of interest. The evidence base is growing but is not yet definitive, so ashwagandha's use for energy should be viewed as scientifically promising but not conclusive. Overall, the current body of research provides moderate support for ashwagandha's role in supporting energy, justifying a rating of 3 out of 5 for evidence strength.

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Other health conditions supported by ashwagandha

Addictions (drugs)
Addictions (general remedies for)
Adrenal Fatigue
Afterbirth Pain
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Angina
Anorexia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Anger (excessive)
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bedwetting
Body Building
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Concentration (poor)
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Fatigue
Fear (excessive)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Goiter
Grief and Sadness
Hair (graying)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Hypothyroid
Hysteria
Infertility
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritability
Leucorrhea
Lyme Disease
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Menstruation (scant)
Mental Illness
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mood Swings
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neurosis
Nightmares
Nocturnal Emission
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Pets (supplements for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Premature Ejaculation
Prolapsed Uterus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sex Drive (low)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Syphilis
Tension
Testosterone (low)
Thinking (cloudy)
TMJ
Tremors
Triglycerides (high)
Tuberculosis
Vitiligo
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Worry
Wounds and Sores