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About Ashwagandha
Plant: Withania somnifera
Lowers IL-10 cytokine expression and shifts Th2 immune responses, helping reduce symptoms and clear active infection. Acts as a mood stabilizer, supports memory and sleep, and offers general nervous-system support.
Reference dosing
| Tincture dose — 1:5 | 1.25–2.5ml, 3 times daily |
| Tincture dose — 1:3 | 0.75–1.5ml, 3 times daily |
| Capsule dose (mg) | 250–500mg of dried herb, 3 times daily Calculated from Buhner's tincture dose (1ml of a 1:5 tincture = 200mg of dried herb). |
Must not be combined with antidepressant medication.
Capsule whole-herb extracts vary by manufacturer (a concentrated extract needs less than a plain powder). Treat these figures as a guide only and follow the product label.
These are figures from the sources used on this site. They are not a prescription. Follow the product label and your prescriber.
Safety and cautions
Contraindications: Must not be combined with antidepressant medication — this includes duloxetine and mirtazapine. Excluded outright from the Borrelia and Bartonella protocols on this basis.
Herbs can interact with prescription medicines and other supplements. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first, and do not use herbs in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor agrees.
Information last checked: 6 November 2026.
Symptoms linked to this herb
Traditional uses from our symptom map. Not medical advice.
Where to buy
Supplement Hub (EU)Ashwagandha Supreme 500mg — 90 capsules · €34.87 · CapsulesSupplement Hub (US)Ashwagandha Supreme 500mg — 90 capsules · See product page (USD) · CapsulesTurmeric & Honey (UK)Ashwagandha Supreme — 90 capsules · £30.99 · CapsulesFemologist (US)Ashwagandha, Healthy Stress Response — 90 capsules · See product page · CapsulesFemologist (US)Ashwagandha Tincture, alcohol free — 1 fl oz · See product page · Alcohol-free tinctureSupplement Hub (UK)Ashwagandha Supreme — 90 capsules · £30.99 · CapsulesCheck the label and the seller. A link is not a recommendation.
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