It is likely safe to take small doses of ashwagandha for a short period of time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use for a long period.

Interactions

Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Ashwagandha can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse, such as:

Ashwagandha may interact with digoxin. People with heart failure and rhythm problems should talk to their doctor before taking it.

References►

A1. Ahmad MK, Mahdi AA, et al. Withania somnifera improves semen quality by regulating reproductive hormone levels and oxidative stress in seminal plasma of infertile males. Fertil Steril. 2010;94(3):989-996.

A2. Gupta A, Mahdi AA, et al. Efficacy of Withania somnifera on seminal plasma metabolites of infertile males: a proton NMR study at 800 MHz. J Ethnopharmacol. 2013;149(1):208-214.

Last reviewed July 2019 by EBSCO NAT Review Board Eric Hurwitz, DC
Last Updated: 9/9/2019

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