Respiratory: Bronchitis

Cardiovascular: May help reduce blood pressure

Gastrointestinal: Hiccups

Genitourinary: Has been used as an aphrodisiac. Enhances sexual function and fertility, and may boost testosterone in men. PMS, Premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (PMDD), and menopausal mood symptoms.

Musculoskeletal: May help build muscles, increase muscle strength, increase endurance and stamina, reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, backache, and fibromyalgia; osteoarthritis

Skin: Leukoderma (including whitening of skin in vitiligo and scarring)

Glucose: May help to lower blood sugar

Thyroid: May help stabilize hypothyroidism

Immunity: Promotes immunity

Cancer: Anti-Tumor

Neuro: Increases brain function, cognition and memory; decreases cortisol; neuroprotective; Parkinson's, hemiplegia, memory loss

Metal Health: Decreases stress; generalized anxiety disorder, antidepressant, stress, insomnia, bipolar behavior, ADHD, OCD, and possible stimulant properties but may help in inducing sleep. Reported to help with concentration.

Infectious Disease: Tuberculosis

Other: Stimulates metabolism, anemia (increases hemoglobin), may improve thyroid function

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SIDE EFFECTS: Possible stomach issues (nausea/vomiting/diarrhea) in large quantities, sleepiness, dizziness

CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Caution with blood pressure medications (BP may go too low), caution with diabetes medication (may cause hypoglycemia), hyperthyroidism, ulcers, caution with immune disorders, cancer, immune problems (MS, RA, lupus), blood thinners, may interact with other herbal supplements

Note: This may interfere with some lab tests

FORMS: Capsules, extract, tea

Be aware that, according to some third-party testing, some brands do not contain enough active ingredient withanolides.

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DOSING: As directed

Reported doses - Reported doses May NOT be supported by evidence as reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.

• 300-600 mg by mouth daily

**Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.