Modern life demands steady focus and stamina, but chronic daily tension can leave you feeling drained, restless, and overwhelmed. Solaray Ashwagandha Root Extract 470 mg delivers traditional Ayurvedic herbal nourishment backed by modern scientific research to help restore your body's natural inner balance.
As an adaptogenic herb, Ashwagandha works alongside your nervous system rather than forcing stimulation or heavy sedation. By supporting healthy adrenal function and regulating natural cortisol levels, this standardized formula helps you stay calm under pressure while promoting sustained daytime energy.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a renowned botanical in traditional Indian medicine. It belongs to a specialized group of plants called adaptogens, which help normalize physiological functions during physical, environmental, or psychological stress.
When you encounter ongoing stress, your brain signals the adrenal glands via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to release cortisol, your primary stress hormone. While cortisol is essential for brief fight-or-flight emergencies, persistent elevation can disrupt your sleep cycle, compromise immune function, and drain mental stamina.
The key active compounds in Ashwagandha roots are steroidal lactones called withanolides. These plant compounds act as gentle neuro-chemical balancers, interacting with your nervous system’s natural calming receptors (GABA pathways) to buffer adrenal hyperactivity and keep cortisol production within healthy, balanced ranges.
Modern peer-reviewed medical trials continue to validate what herbal traditions have recognized for millennia:
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (Chandrasekhar et al., 2012), adults taking standardized Ashwagandha root extract daily for 60 days experienced a 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol levels alongside significant decreases on clinical stress and anxiety assessment scales compared to the placebo group.
A clinical study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Langade et al., 2021) demonstrated that standardized Ashwagandha extract significantly improved sleep onset latency, overall sleep efficiency, and non-REM sleep stability in both healthy adults and individuals coping with occasional sleeplessness.
Research featured in the Journal of Dietary Supplements (Choudhary et al., 2017) highlighted that standardized root extracts provide neuroprotective support, showing statistically significant improvements in immediate and general memory recall, executive function, and sustained attention during demanding cognitive tasks.
Plain, unstandardized whole-herb powders vary greatly in potency depending on harvest conditions, weather, and soil health. In raw powders, the amount of active beneficial compounds can swing widely from bottle to bottle.
Solaray resolves this uncertainty through strict standardization. Each vegetarian capsule contains a concentrated root extract guaranteed to supply 1.5% withanolides (7 mg). This precise calibration ensures consistent, reproducible results in every serving without needing to consume excessive amounts of bulk plant fiber.
| Serving Size: 1 VegCap | Servings Per Container: 60 |
|---|---|
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) (root extract) Standardized to 1.5% [7 mg] Withanolides |
470 mg * |
| * Daily Value (DV) not established. | |
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Organic Rice Extract Blend, and Silica.
Dietary Suitability: 100% Vegan, Vegetarian, Lab-Verified Purity, and Non-GMO.
Directions: Use only as directed. Take one (1) VegCap daily with a meal or an 8-ounce glass of water. If you are experiencing elevated daily tension, an additional capsule may be taken as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Best Time of Day: If you are taking Ashwagandha primarily for day-to-day focus and stress resistance, take your capsule in the morning with breakfast. If your primary goal is unwinding and achieving restful, deep sleep, take your capsule with dinner or 60 to 90 minutes before bedtime.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, excess heat, and humidity. Keep bottle tightly closed with safety cap secured.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb historically used in Ayurvedic wellness to help the body adapt to mental, emotional, and physical stress. It supports healthy adrenal hormone regulation, steady energy levels, relaxed focus, and restful sleep.
While subtle calming effects may be felt within a few hours or days, peer-reviewed clinical studies show the most profound improvements in stress resilience, cortisol balance, and restorative sleep after 4 to 8 weeks of consistent, daily supplementation.
Solaray uses a concentrated root extract standardized to provide a guaranteed 1.5% withanolides (7 mg per VegCap). Unlike basic root powders that vary widely in quality and active constituent levels, standardized extracts deliver a consistent, tested dose in every capsule.
Ashwagandha is not a heavy sedative; it acts as an adaptogen that balances the nervous system. Most individuals can take it in the morning to maintain calm, steady concentration during the workday. However, if your body responds with mild relaxation, taking your capsule in the evening with dinner is ideal.
Ashwagandha is well tolerated by most adults when used as directed. Mild digestive upset can occasionally occur if taken on an empty stomach. Ashwagandha should not be taken during pregnancy and should not be combined with barbiturates or sedative medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Review of Ashwagandha Root Extract - Solaray Product 39902
Reviewed by Albert
Monday, May 9, 2011
Ashwagandha root extract, also called Indian winter cherry, is a shrub that can be found in the United States and India. It has been used for sex-enhancing properties as well as antioxidant purposes. Studies indicate that people who take a dose of 500 mg feel a relaxed, stress-relieving feeling within consumption of the herb.
Albert , United States
Review of Ashwagandha Root Extract - Solaray Product 39902
Reviewed by Knownotknow
Monday, May 16, 2011
Great rejuvenatory effects! I was curious about how it would give me more energy and was happy to discover that it would help in other areas of my life as well. With Ashwagandha Root Extract, I can enjoy improvements in my daily life - and my evening life as well, if you catch my meaning ;)
Knownotknow , USA
