Active compound
Withanolides
steroidal lactones
The active steroidal lactones of ashwagandha (incl. withaferin A).
Mechanism
GABAergic modulation and downregulation of the HPA stress axis (cortisol).
GABA HPA axis cortisol
Found in
Remedies that contain Withanolides.
- Ashwagandha herb B Moderate