Ashwagandha
Summary
Is an Adaptogen. It is commonly used for its ability to prevent anxiety. It also is helpful in relieving insomnia.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 300-500mg | 500-1000mg | 1000-2000mg | 2000mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-60 min | 6-12 hrs | 6.2-13 hrs |
Tolerance
Build-up
varies by mechanism; therapeutic tolerance may develop over weeks of regular use
Reset
typically days to weeks after discontinuation
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
3d
Half tolerance
8d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Physical euphoria
- Muscle relaxation
- Spontaneous tactile sensations
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Nausea
- Increased heart rate
- Respiratory depression
- Sedation
- Difficulty urinating
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Euphoria
- Cognitive euphoria
- Anxiety suppression
Negative
- Thought deceleration
- Anxiety
- Compulsive redosing
- Dizziness
- Memory suppression
- Time distortion
Positive
- Increased libido
- Increased music appreciation
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Dehydration
- Appetite suppression
- Dulled perception
- Internal hallucinations
- Auditory hallucinations
- Drifting
- Auditory distortion