Comprehensive overview of randomized controlled trials and clinical research demonstrating ashwagandha's therapeutic benefits.
All clinical trials featured meet rigorous scientific standards for evidence-based medicine.
Participants randomly assigned to treatment or control groups
Neither participants nor researchers know who receives treatment
Control group receives inactive placebo for comparison
Published in reputable scientific journals
Landmark randomized controlled trials that have established ashwagandha's therapeutic benefits.
Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S
Indian Journal of Medical Research • 2012
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrating 27.9% reduction in cortisol levels and significant improvements in perceived stress scores in adults with chronic stress.
Wankhede S, Langade D, Joshi K, et al.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition • 2015
Double-blind RCT showing significant improvements in muscle strength, mass, and testosterone levels in men undergoing resistance training with ashwagandha supplementation.
Langade D, Kanchi S, Salve J, et al.
PLoS One • 2019
Comprehensive RCT examining sleep quality in 150 adults, demonstrating 29% reduction in sleep onset time and 72% improvement in sleep quality scores.
Choudhary D, Bhattacharyya S, Bose S
Journal of Dietary Supplements • 2017
Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showing significant improvements in immediate memory, executive function, and attention in adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Ahmad MK, Mahdi AA, Shukla KK, et al.
Fertility and Sterility • 2010
Controlled trial demonstrating 167% improvement in sperm count, 57% increase in motility, and 17% increase in testosterone levels in men with oligospermia.
Bani S, Gautam M, Sheikh FA, et al.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology • 2006
Clinical trial investigating immune function enhancement, showing increased white blood cell activity and improved immune responses in healthy adults.
Clinical trials organized by therapeutic area and health benefit.