Ashwagandha: what's the evidence?

Coronacast by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jul 22, 20260:20:00News & Politics

Ashwagandha supplements are rising in popularity, but the herb has been used for hundreds of years in Ayurvedic medicine. The supposed benefits are broad – from stress to sleep, athletic performance and boosting testoste...

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