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My mom was having hallucinations at night, little people, wild animals, the room was changing - all things that were real to her. I give her 8 drops of Ashwagandha extract that I put into a shot glass with a tablespoon of water. I get the organic extract at Whole Foods, Herb-Pharm brand works best. I started her off with a few drops and added drops each night until she began sleeping through th...

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Ashwagahanda worked in the beginning but after about 6 weeks I began to start having strange thinking. I stopped it for about 2 weeks or so. When I went back on it again I began to have suicidal thoughts. I stopped it immediately.

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Age: 35-44 |
7/3/2014
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I was suffering badly with my back pain. 2days after my back pain gone.

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Sikandar Hashmi | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
4/30/2014
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i use it continue for 2 to 3 months in powder form, & it give good results

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/25/2014
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I started taking for insomnia and anxiety. I had excellent results almost immediately. Highly recommend - I wish I knew about this months ago.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/14/2014
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causes extreme itching

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ashwagandha | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/25/2014
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Overall rating 4.7
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I saw this recommended on Dr. Oz for Stress and Insomnia. It took about a week and I am sleeping w/o tossing and turning at night and awakening during the night. I think it's working. I sleep 7 hrs before come to.

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Jessy | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
2/10/2014
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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
1/15/2014
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I have been using this for about a year for Bipolar and it has been wonderful without all the side effects of prescriptions. My system was very sensitive to those side effects.

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12/17/2013
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Great to overcome side effects of interferon

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cricket55 | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
11/16/2013
Condition: General Health And Wellness
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monteaca | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
8/14/2013
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I have severe anxiety. Over a year ago, I chose to go off benzo's. I found this medication and have been using it for about 6 months. I found it really takes the edge off my anxiety.

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justoneofu | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/19/2013
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I found the product great as long as you don't take it before bed. The worst nightmares in a long long time. Also helps me sleep for 3 hours at the most. During the day, helps with stress and intolerance.

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Age: 25-34 |
5/9/2013
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Experienced adverse side effects. Gave me diaherra and headaches.

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joanie11399 | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/29/2013
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I've only been taking Ashwagandha for 6 days but have definately seen a big difference. It's helped my insomnia, nighttime anxiety attacks, & slight depression. I feel that I'm in a better mood & have more energy during the day. I guess this is because I'm sleeping so much better. It was sugggested taking Ashwagandha with at least 8% withanolides. I take 2 capsules of Nature's Way (2.5% withanolides) per day & it works fine for me.

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Neu | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
3/22/2013
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Increased sperm volume, increased desire, easier and better erections.

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Lollygagger | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
1/30/2013
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IF YOU HAVE HYPOTHYROID SYMPTOMS...give this herb a try and take it with iodine. I take Ashwagandha for anxiety, stress, horrid PMS. This works! It's one of the herbs that is included in a thyroid supplement that I take called "Thyroid Energy" made by NOW FOODS. No more depression, insomnia, negative thoughts. I feel like myself again.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
11/22/2012
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Overall rating 4.3
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Ashwagandha extract does have an anxiolytic effect for me, helps with insomnia, and also noticeably enhances libido. Overall, I feel steadier and stronger. I will be recommending it to family members.

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
5/21/2012
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Overall rating 4.3
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I've been consuming Ashwagandha extract w/withanolides in capsule form on a regular basis for 3years now for peri/pre-PMS symptoms & stress. * I consume (2caps) 940mg in the morning for 2weeks prior to menstrating. I do not take week of or week after cycle. *no side effects noted by me or by family members *Myself, co-workers and family able to notice positive changes (enough so that occasionally they'l ask if I've forgotten to take....which most of time they're right)

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Age: 19-24 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
6/21/2011
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Overall rating 4.7
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Excellent all-around nootropic, tonic and adaptogen. I particularly benefited from the anxiolytic and (slightly) anti-depressant effects. Provides a subtle but potent boost to both physical and mental endurance. It is the subject of much ongoing research for a vast variety of conditions.

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
2/3/2011
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good

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
1/10/2011
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I occasionally take raw Ashwaghanda for sleep. It puts me to sleep quite effectively, but I always have bad dreams or really weird dreams after taking it. I will no longer use.

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