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Ashwagandha for Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows

Jul 21, 2026 · Monthlees

Ashwagandha isn't a sedative — it's an adaptogen that works on the root cause of stress-related sleep disruption. Clinical trials show it reduces cortisol, shortens sleep latency by 7.5 minutes, and adds 28 minutes of sleep per night on average. Here's the mechanism, the evidence, and what to realistically expect.