User Reviews for ashwagandha

Started taking "sleep tonight" by Enzymatic Therapy a couple wks ago. Has aggravated anxiety, been sleeping MUCH more poorly! Looked it up and the aswaghanda over stimulates the thyroid. I had decided it must be the thyroid supplements so quit taking them (altho I've taken it for many yrs with no problems EXCEPT when a chiro had me taking extra "natural" thyroid supplements, which cause my 1st panic attacks which happened within 1/2 hr of taking them two days in a row! I was warned by several people, including a pharmacist, that over-stimulating the thyroid could cause these symptoms. This product should have a warning in the description and on the bottle! When I can't sleep I can't function. I have myalgic encephalomylitis (a very complex chronic illness which I used to call "fibro/fatigue"), BiPolar II, severe chronic depression with anxiety, and am a hyper-sensitive person who has to be very cautious of any meds or supplements as I seem to over-react to just about everything.Read More Read Less

Started taking Dr.Caruso's stress clear about two weeks ago, tried it as a last resort before going on prescription medication to control my anxiety. Has definitely helped and has really improved my energy levels. I have had no side effects. I still have trouble concentrating but am hoping for more improvement with further use of this product.

I use Natures Answer liquid and it really works for me. I take it twice a day but not late afternoon or evening. Even if I skip a few days, it takes effect pretty much right away after I start taking it again. The things that would ordinarily stress me out and make me nuts, don't bother me nearly as much and I am able to handle problems and remain calm. I am thinking of changing to a capsule instead. I hope it will be as effective. I'm not sure if it is helping with my joint pain, but after a break from taking my Ashwagandah I've been on it a week now and noticed less pain. Read More Read Less

Just started, do feel a slight calming effect but jury is still out on whether or not ill keep taking it. May give it a month to see. Today is only day 2.

I got such a violent reaction to "Himalaya" Ashwagandha-projectile vomiting 4X-I mean- SICK AS A DOG-since I had so much faith in this product-what was the reason??-JL

the anti inflamitory properties are readily apparent. I did not believe this would work, but it kind of does. It kept me from taking lortab and flexoril.

I was suffering badly with my back pain. 2days after my back pain gone.

i use it continue for 2 to 3 months in powder form, & it give good results

I started taking for insomnia and anxiety. I had excellent results almost immediately. Highly recommend - I wish I knew about this months ago.

causes extreme itching

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.

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.

Great to overcome side effects of interferon

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.

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.

Experienced adverse side effects. Gave me diaherra and headaches.

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.

Increased sperm volume, increased desire, easier and better erections.