Overview
35% withanolide glycoside Ashwagandha for sleep.
- Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
- Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
- Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
- Standardized extract capsule
- Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
- Powdered whole herb
- Traditional decoction or tea
Mechanism of action
High concentration of withanolides for HPA modulation.
- · High concentration of withanolides for HPA modulation
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Shoden Ashwagandha promotes parasympathetic tone, GABAergic signaling, or melatonergic pathways that facilitate sleep onset and quality.
Evidence-based benefits
Improves sleep quality
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Mild GI upset
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines (additive CNS depression)
Supplement interactions
- Magnesium glycinateComplementary GABAergic calming and improved sleep architecture.
- L-theanineReduces sleep latency without sedation.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Shoden for sleep
Deshpande A, et al.
150 adults given 240 mg
Improved sleep efficiency and quality.
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