Ashwagandha
Also known as: Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, Winter cherry
Powerful Ayurvedic adaptogen that helps your body manage stress and supports balanced energy levels throughout the day.
What it is
Ashwagandha is a root herb central to Ayurvedic medicine, classified as an adaptogen — a category of botanicals traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress.
Why we use it
We include it in Mushroom Gummies alongside Lion's Mane and Reishi because its traditional stress-supportive role complements the mushroom blend's focus-and-calm profile.
What the research generally suggests
A growing number of human trials suggest ashwagandha supplementation may help lower perceived stress and support more balanced cortisol levels, though study sizes are often modest and more long-term research would help confirm the size of the effect.
Typical amounts
Human trials commonly use daily doses in the range of 250-600mg of standardised root extract, typically taken for 8 weeks or more before effects are assessed.
In Flexies products: 250mg per serving.
Benefits
- Stress management
- Energy balance
- Stress balance
- Calm focus
Good to know
- • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- • May interact with thyroid medication, sedatives, or immunosuppressants — check with your GP if any of these apply to you.
- • People with autoimmune conditions should discuss use with their doctor first.
As always, if you're unsure whether this ingredient is right for you, chat to your GP or pharmacist before adding it to your routine.