Open AccessEffects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on Stress and the Stress- Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia
Author(s) -
Alex Speers,
Kadine A Cabey,
Amala Soumyanath,
Kirsten M. Wright
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current neuropharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.955
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1875-6190
pISSN - 1570-159X
DOI - 10.2174/1570159x19666210712151556
Subject(s) - withania somnifera , anxiety , medicine , depression (economics) , insomnia , primary insomnia , traditional medicine , psychiatry , alternative medicine , sleep disorder , pathology , economics , macroeconomics
Withania somnifera (WS), also known as Ashwagandha, is commonly used in Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems. WS has seen an increase in worldwide usage due to its reputation as an adaptogen. This popularity has elicited increased scientific study of its biological effects, including a potential application for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.