What is ashwagandha and how can it help reduce the symptoms of stress?

Ashwagandha is a plant extract that can be taken for stress symptom support. It grows as a shrub mostly in Africa, the Middle East, India and China, with yellow flowers and red berries that resemble raspberries. As an adaptogenic herb, one of the benefits of ashwagandha is that it can help you deal with occasional stress symptom. In Ayurvedic, ashwagandha is referred to as, “Indian ginseng,” and has been used for 5,000 years for helping to temporarily relieve symptoms of stress (such as fatigue, sleeplessness, irritability and inability to concentrate). ⁽¹⁾

Researchers have studied the effectiveness of ashwagandha. In one study, published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine ⁽²⁾, participants given ashwagandha reported lower levels of stress symptoms. Another study showed significant evidence that Ashwagandha may help reduce cortisol levels ⁽³⁾. Modern science has confirmed what cultures around the world have known for centuries: Ashwagandha can help you reduce stress symptoms before bedtime.

You may consider taking ashwagandha when you have symptoms of stress such as fatigue, sleeplessness, irritability and inability to concentrate that are interfering with your ability to sleep.

Follow the dosage instructions found on the ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Sleep+ Stress Relief bottle. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor before starting to take ashwagandha. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing, taking ashwagandha is not advised.

ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Sleep+ Stress Relief is formulated with ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to help reduce cortisol and C-reactive protein levels, the biomarkers of physical stress. ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Sleep+ Stress Relief is non-habit-forming, it also includes melatonin to help you fall asleep. To ensure this product is right for you, always read and follow the label.