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Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng, Withania, Withania Somnifera): Dosing and Uses

 

Classes: Adaptogens, Herbals

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Suggested dosing of Indian Ginseng, Withania (ashwagandha)

 

No Typical Dosage

Capsule: 1-6 g whole herb PO qDay

Tea form: 3 cups qD (1-6g whole herb)

Tincture: 2-4 mL PO TId

 

Suggested uses of Indian Ginseng, Withania (ashwagandha)

Adaptogen: adapt to internal/external stressors, fight fatigue, increase stamina

 

Efficacy

Insufficient information

 

Warnings

Contraindications

Hypertension

Pregnancy

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: X

Lactation: N/A

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Indian Ginseng, Withania (ashwagandha)

Mechanism of action

Withanolides, ipuranol, withaniol anti-inflammatory, decrease BP, resp. stimulation, smooth muscle relaxation