Ashwagandha 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Ashwagandha 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Ashwagandha 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Amazing India with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, sleep problems, fatigue and low energy.Based on those ingredients, 1,372 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Ashwagandha powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ashwagandha 500 mg by Amazing India
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: organic ashwagandha powder at 500 mg per capsule. Ashwagandha is an herb traditionally used to support sleep, calm anxiety, and manage stress.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose (the capsule itself), silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — which are common fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Ashwagandha is possibly effective for insomnia, anxiety, stress, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), based on the evidence we have. For bipolar disorder, the evidence isn't established enough to rate it.
If you're considering it for sleep or worry, the data suggests it may help — but talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Ashwagandha is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, though quality and long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are mild — diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting — though these don't happen often at typical doses.
Rare serious effects include liver damage and a reversible brain condition involving blood vessel narrowing; a few cases of low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) have also been reported after long-term use. Drowsiness can occur.
During pregnancy, ashwagandha is not advised — it's traditionally thought to risk miscarriage. There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding, so avoid it then as well.
If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you use immune-suppressing drugs, blood pressure medications, sedatives or anti-anxiety drugs, benzodiazepines, diabetes medications, thyroid hormone, or any drugs that stress your liver. Also mention it if you take drugs processed by the CYP1A2 enzyme, since ashwagandha may lower their levels.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Ashwagandha may help with sleep, anxiety, and stress if you're looking for herbal support. But it interacts with a wide range of medications — especially immune suppressors, blood pressure drugs, sedatives, diabetes medications, and thyroid hormone — so check your exact prescriptions with the tool below before you start.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip this one and talk with your doctor.
Long-term safety data are limited, so it's not a forever supplement without watchful use.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Ashwagandha 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Amazing India |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 819209022337 |
| Net contents | 250 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 24, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 251676 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ashwagandha 500 mg by Amazing India, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Ashwagandha powder | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Amazing India Ashwagandha is organically grown and made from the roots of Withania somnifera.
Made with non GMO ingredients Gluten free
Vegan
An FDA regulated facility
Made with organic ashwagandha
Adrenal health support Supports anxiety & stress relief Promotes vitality
Free of: Preservatives, artificial color, flavor or sweetener, sugar, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish or sodium.
Formula
Ashwagandha is a herb that may help reduce anxiety or stress, increase vitality and control adrenal fatigue. It may help improve both physical and mental performance. Ashwagandha is also known as Indian ginseng and may help rejuvenate the nervous system. As an adaptogen, Ashwagandha has a positive effect on a healthy immune system.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
If you are pregnant, nursing, under the age of 18, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing, under the age of 18, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) veggie capsule twice daily, preferably after meals or as directed by a health care professional. For best results it should be taken with warm water.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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Ashwagandha 500 mg by Amazing India label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ashwagandha 500 mg by Amazing India
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Ashwagandha powder
Interacts with1,372 drugs
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb most often taken to help with stress, anxiety, and sleep, and some small studies suggest it may help, though the evid...
Organic Ashwagandha powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ashwagandha 500 mg by Amazing India Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ashwagandha 500 mg by Amazing India does interact with several medication types, and the most serious concern is with drugs that suppress your immune system (immunosuppressants).
Ashwagandha appears to boost immune function, which may reduce how well these medications work — that's a Moderate-severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check if you take sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, benzodiazepines (such as diazepam or clonazepam), blood pressure drugs, diabetes medications, thyroid hormone, or drugs that stress the liver. Ashwagandha may increase drowsiness with sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs (Moderate), add to the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive drugs and raise the risk of low blood pressure (Moderate), increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with diabetes medications (Moderate), boost thyroid hormone levels and side effects (Moderate), and raise the risk of liver damage when combined with hepatotoxic drugs (Moderate).
There's also a Minor interaction with certain drugs processed by the enzyme CYP1A2.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,351 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Organic Ashwagandha Powder + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Abrocitinib interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Acebutolol interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ashwagandha Powder + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cns Depressants +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Serotonergic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderSerotonergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Ashwagandha 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ashwagandha PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Organic Ashwagandha Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ashwagandha 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
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Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
There is preliminary clinical evidence suggesting that ashwagandha might lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, ashwagandha might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research suggests that ashwagandha might lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Theoretically, ashwagandha might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Benzodiazepines
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
There is preliminary evidence that ashwagandha might have an additive effect with diazepam (Valium) and clonazepam (Klonopin). This may also occur with other benzodiazepines.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Ashwagandha seems to have sedative effects. Theoretically, this may potentiate the effects of barbiturates, other sedatives, and anxiolytics.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Ashwagandha has been linked to cases of acute hepatitis, liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy, autoimmune hepatitis, the need for liver transplantation, and death due to liver failure.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Ashwagandha has demonstrated immunostimulant effects in humans. Animal research has shown that ashwagandha can attenuate the immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide.
Thyroid Hormone
Ashwagandha might increase the effects and adverse effects of thyroid hormone.
Concomitant use of ashwagandha with thyroid hormones may cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects. Preliminary clinical research and animal studies suggest that ashwagandha boosts thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion. In one clinical study, ashwagandha increased triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels by 41.5% and 19.6%, respectively, and reduced serum TSH levels by 17.4% from baseline in adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ashwagandha extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ashwagandha extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes.
Serotonergic Drugs
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors. However, there is no evidence to suggest that ashwagandha increases the risk of serotonin-related effects, and there have been no published case reports of serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic drugs. Nevertheless, due to the lack of extensive studies on the matter and the fact that ashwagandha appears to affect serotonergic pathways, it would be prudent to exercise caution when combining it with drugs that affect serotonin. [References: - Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwaga ndha) on Stress and the Stress-Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2021 Sep 14; 19: 1468–1495. - A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/]
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Ashwagandha 500 mg, from the product label.
Amazing India
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- Amazing India
- City
- Jersey City
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07310
- Phone Number
- 1-800-806-0624
- Web Address
- www.amazingindia.com
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Ashwagandha 32 references
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