Ashwagandha Side Effects and Warnings

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Side Effects and Warnings

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Safety Issues

Ashwagandha is believed to be safe; however, formal safety studies have not been reported. Therefore, it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women, young children, or those with severe kidney or liver disease.

According to one study in animals, ashwaghanda may raise thyroid hormone levels. ¹ For this reason, it should not be used by people with hyperthyroidism . In addition, based on traditional beliefs that ashwagandha has sedative effects, interactions with sedative drugs are a potential concern.

Interactions You Should Know About

If you are taking sedative drugs , you should not take ashwagandha at the same time except under your doctor's supervision.

References

Panda S, Kar A. Changes in thyroid hormone concentrations after administration of ashwagandha root extract to adult male mice. J Pharm Pharmacol. 50(9):1065-8.

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