What is ashwagandha root?
Ashwagandha is a small shrub native to India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, with its root long used in Ayurvedic herbal traditions. The dried root is ground into powder or processed into a standardized extract for use in modern adaptogen supplements.
What are the benefits of ashwagandha root?
Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, a term used for herbs traditionally associated with helping the body adapt to everyday stress. It's commonly used to support a sense of calm resilience, steady focus, and general energy balance, particularly during periods of routine daily stress.
Its active compounds, called withanolides, are the focus of much of the modern research into how the root may influence the body's stress-response systems, though results and appropriate use can vary by extract type and preparation.
How much ashwagandha is in Daily Greens?
Ashwagandha root is one of the ingredients in the 1.2 g herb and extract blend, and its individual amount within that blend is not listed separately on the label.
Who should be careful with ashwagandha root?
Ashwagandha can influence thyroid hormone levels, so people with a thyroid condition or those taking thyroid medication should check with their doctor before regular use. It is also generally advised against during pregnancy and breastfeeding, since safety data in these groups is limited.
People with autoimmune conditions should be cautious, as ashwagandha's effect on immune activity could theoretically interact with autoimmune disease management, and anyone taking sedative medication should be aware it may add to drowsiness.
Ashwagandha Root questions, answered
- Is ashwagandha safe during pregnancy?
- Ashwagandha is generally advised against during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to limited safety data, so it's best to check with a doctor before use in these situations.
- Does ashwagandha affect the thyroid?
- Ashwagandha can influence thyroid hormone levels, so people with thyroid conditions or on thyroid medication should discuss its use with their doctor.
- What is ashwagandha traditionally used for?
- It's a root long used in Ayurvedic herbal practice and today categorized as an adaptogen, associated with supporting the body's response to everyday stress and steady focus.
Ingredients it works with
Ashwagandha Root is one of 56 in a single scoop.
Daily Greens prints every blend weight on the label — part of the 1.2 g herb and extract blend.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Speak to your clinician before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication.