Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Quick answer: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a adaptogen ingredient. Calms an overactive stress response and supports deeper, more restorative sleep over time. Take in the evening with warm milk or oat milk. Daily use yields the strongest results.
- Role
- Adaptogen
- Origin
- Traditionally cultivated in Kerala, India by Ayurvedic farming cooperatives.
- Form
- KSM-66 root extract, 5% withanolides
- Citations
- 3 peer-reviewed references
Origin
Traditionally cultivated in Kerala, India by Ayurvedic farming cooperatives.
Sourcing
Sourced from a forty-eight-woman Ayurvedic cooperative in Kerala that has grown ashwagandha and tulsi using methods passed down through ten generations. Roots are harvested in the cool dry season and water-extracted to preserve the full spectrum of withanolides.
How it works
Withanolides appear to modulate cortisol and GABA signalling, supporting calm without sedation. Most users notice an effect on sleep quality before they notice anything else.
How to take it
Take in the evening with warm milk or oat milk. Daily use yields the strongest results.
Form & standardisation
KSM-66 root extract, 5% withanolides
Research
- Chandrasekhar et al. 2012 · Indian J. Psychological Medicine, 60-day double-blind placebo trial showed a 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol versus placebo in chronically stressed adults.
- Salve et al. 2019 · Cureus, Eight-week trial reported significant improvements in stress, anxiety and sleep quality at 240 mg/day.
- Langade et al. 2021 · Cureus, Randomised trial in adults with insomnia found measurable improvements in sleep onset and quality after 8 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a adaptogen ingredient. Calms an overactive stress response and supports deeper, more restorative sleep over time.
How does Ashwagandha work?
Withanolides appear to modulate cortisol and GABA signalling, supporting calm without sedation. Most users notice an effect on sleep quality before they notice anything else.
How should I take Ashwagandha?
Take in the evening with warm milk or oat milk. Daily use yields the strongest results.
Where is Clekina's Ashwagandha sourced?
Sourced from a forty-eight-woman Ayurvedic cooperative in Kerala that has grown ashwagandha and tulsi using methods passed down through ten generations. Roots are harvested in the cool dry season and water-extracted to preserve the full spectrum of withanolides.