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Ashwagandha(Indian ginseng) is an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. Ashwagandha’spossible health benefitsfor men include:
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is anadaptogen, meaning it’s believed to help the body adapt to and manage stress.
While there is some research that supports the broader health benefits of ashwagandha for men like better sleep and less anxiety, that may not be the case for ED.
This article discusses each health benefit, the potential side effects of ashwagandha, and how to use the herb.
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Health Benefits for Men
Ashwagandha is believed to have many health benefits, particularly for things like helping with sleep and managing stress.
Research has shown that ashwagandha supplementation reduces levels of a stress hormone calledcortisol.
Here’s a look at what research says about ashwagandha’s benefits for men.
Boosting Testosterone
Testosteroneis a hormone that is associated with sex drive. It also affects how males store fat in the body, bone, muscle mass, and sperm production.
Ashwagandha has been shown to boost testosterone levels in men.
In one study, healthy men who took ashwagandha extract for eight weeks had changes in testosterone levels, improved vitality, and less fatigue.
Another study found that men taking ashwagandha while on a weight-lifting program had five times higher levels of testosterone than men who did not take the supplement and that it improved both their muscle mass and strength.
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Enhanced Sex Drive
Ashwagandha is said to haveaphrodisiac-like qualities, which means it could enhance sexual desire.
Ongoing stress is a common cause of low sex drive and poor sexual performance.
Research has shown that ashwagandha can offer stress relief, which can in turn affect sex drive and the ability to relax enough to feel desire and pleasure.
Additionally, ashwagandha’s effect on testosterone levels may help increase sexual desire and drive in men.
Increased Fertility
Ashwagandha may help with male fertility. Research has shown that ashwagandha raises sperm count and improves sperm movement (motility) in men with infertility.
Another study found similar results, showing that ashwagandha can significantly improve sperm count and motility. However, more research is needed to confirm these results.
Erectile Dysfunction
Ashwagandha is frequently claimed to be a treatment for the inability to get or sustain an erection (erectile dysfunction).
While people may make these claims (anecdotal evidence), there has not been enough scientific proof to back them up. Very few studies have looked at the use of ashwagandha for treating ED. The research that has been done has not provided strong evidence that the herb works for ED.
For example, one study looked at using ashwagandha to improve a type of ED associated with concerns about sexual performance and sexual anxiety (psychogenicED). The study found that ashwagandha did not help men with this kind of ED.
A follow-up study confirmed that ashwagandha did not benefit men with ED.
Reduction of Blood Sugar and Inflammation
There is some evidence that ashwagandha can help lower blood sugar levels and levels of inflammation in the body.
According to research, ashwagandha might help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. However, many of the studies that suggested ashwagandha could help lower blood sugar were done in a lab, not in humans.Several small human studies that have shown blood sugar lowering effects were done in people who did not have diabetes.
Ashwagandha may also reduce markers (c-reactive protein) in the body that are linked to inflammation, which is common in many chronic health conditions.However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
Increased Athletic Performance
Some research suggests that taking ashwagandha could help improve athletic performance. It could also help with muscle recovery after exercise. However, more studies need to be done to see if there is really a beneficial effect.
Improved Mental Health
Researchers think that ashwagandha could help with symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients, including those with schizophrenia.
Some studies have suggested that ashwagandha supplements or combination supplements with more than one herb can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep in those with insomnia.
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
Side Effects of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is generally considered to be safe but it can cause side effects.
Common side effects of the herb include:
Who Shouldn’t Use Ashwagandha?
Do not take ashwagandha if:
Talk with your healthcare provider before taking ashwagandha. Tell them about any medical conditions you have and all the medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, and other supplements you’re already taking. They will make sure it would be safe for you to try ashwagandha.
Buying and Using Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha supplements are available to purchase in capsule, extract, and powder forms, as well as liquid tinctures. Different parts of the plant are used to make herbal supplements, but the root is most commonly used.
Purchasing Ashwagandha
Health food stores, co-ops, and online supplement shops are common places to get ashwagandha. You might be able to find it at your local pharmacy as well.
Ashwagandha supplements can cost anywhere from a few dollars to well over $20, depending on what kind you get, where you purchase it, and how much you buy.
When purchasing ashwagandha, look for products sourced from organic ashwagandha and made with non-GMO ingredients. Reputable vendors will come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) that indicates an independent lab has tested the product to verify its safety and potency.
Ashwagandha Usage
Ashwagandha has traditionally been taken as a powder mixed with honey, milk, or tea. The herb has a bitter flavor, which is why some people choose to take it in capsule form.
Take ashwagandhawith food to avoid an upset stomach.
Over-the-counter (OTC) ashwagandha products are available in dosages from 150 milligrams to 2 grams.
Your healthcare provider can help find the right dosage for you, depending on what you plan to take it for.
Summary
Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb that may offer several health benefits, including some specific ones for men.
A daily ashwagandha supplement could help boost testosterone and improve sperm count and motility. However, more research is needed to show whether it could help with specific conditions like ED.
Talk with your provider before using ashwagandha, as it could interact with other medications or supplements you’re taking.
Research suggests that between 2 and 5 grams of ashwagandha per day may help boost testosterone levels in men.
Ashwagandha does not act quickly. You need to take the herb for several weeks before you may notice any effects.
Ashwagandha is considered safe to take for up to 12 weeks. Withdrawal symptoms do not appear to be a problem.However, given that the herb affects the body similarly to how drugs that do cause withdrawal symptoms, researchers are still trying to figure out if it’s possible.
Ashwagandha is considered safe to take for up to 12 weeks. Withdrawal symptoms do not appear to be a problem.
However, given that the herb affects the body similarly to how drugs that do cause withdrawal symptoms, researchers are still trying to figure out if it’s possible.
No, ashwagandha should not cause weight gain. If anything, research has shown it could promote weight loss.
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Linn.) in the management of psychogenic erectile dysfunction.Ayu. 2011;32(3):322-328. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.93907Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S.A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults.Indian J Psychol Med. 2012;34(3):255-262. doi:10.4103/0253-7176.106022Lopresti AL, Drummond PD, Smith SJ.A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examining the hormonal and vitality effects of ashwagandha (withania somnifera) in aging, overweight males.Am J Mens Health. 2019;13(2):155798831983598. doi:10.1177/1557988319835985Wankhede S, Langade D, Joshi K, Sinha SR, Bhattacharyya S.Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial.J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015;12:43. doi:10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R.An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Medicine. 2019;98(37):e17186. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000017186Chauhan S, Srivastava MK, Pathak AK.Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: A randomized controlled trial.Health Sci Rep. 2022;5(4):e741. doi:10.1002/hsr2.741Sengupta P, Agarwal A, Pogrebetskaya M, Roychoudhury S, Durairajanayagam D, Henkel R.Role of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in the management of male infertility.Reprod Biomed Online. 2018;36(3):311-326. doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.11.007Ambiye VR, Langade D, Dongre S, Aptikar P, Kulkarni M, Dongre A.Clinical evaluation of the spermatogenic activity of the root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in oligospermic males: A pilot study.Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:571420. doi:10.1155/2013/571420Prasad M, Gupta K, Thakar AB.Ashwagandha in psychogenic erectile dysfunction: ancillary findings.Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm. 2014;5(1):36-40. doi:10.7897/2277-4343.05108Durg S, Bavage S, Shivaram SB.Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng) in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of scientific evidence from experimental research to clinical application.Phytother Res. 2020;34(5):1041-1059. doi:10.1002/ptr.6589Prasad M, Gupta K, Thakar AB.Ashwagandha in psychogenic erectile dysfunction: Ancillary findings.International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy.I. 2014;5(1):36-40. doi:10.7897/2277-4343.05108Agnihotri AP, Sontakke SD, Thawani VR, Saoji A, Goswami VS.Effects of Withania somnifera in patients of schizophrenia: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled pilot trial study.Indian J Pharmacol.2013 Jul-Aug;45(4):417-8. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.115012. PMID: 24014929; PMCID: PMC3757622.Auddy B, Hazra J, Mitra A, Abedon B, Ghosal S.A standardized Withania somnifera extract significantly reduces stress-related parameters in chronically stressed humans: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.JANA. 2008;11(1): 50-56.Bonilla DA, Moreno Y, Gho C, et al.Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on physical performance: Systematic review and bayesian meta-analysis.J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2021;6(1):20. Published 2021 Feb 11. doi:10.3390/jfmk6010020Gannon JM, Brar J, Rai A, Chengappa KNR.Effects of a standardized extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on depression and anxiety symptoms in persons with schizophrenia participating in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2019;31(2):123-129.Speers AB, Cabey KA, Soumyanath A, Wright KM.Effects ofWithania somnifera(Ashwagandha) on stress and the stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia.Curr Neuropharmacol. 2021;19(9):1468-1495. doi:10.2174/1570159X19666210712151556Salve J, Pate S, Debnath K, Langade D.Adaptogenic and anxiolytic effects of ashwagandha root extract in healthy adults: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study.Cureus. 2019;11(12):e6466. Published 2019 Dec 25. doi:10.7759/cureus.6466Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Ashwagandha.MedlinePlus.Ashwagandha.Durg S, Shivaram SB, Bavage S.Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng) in male infertility: An evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis.Phytomedicine. 2018;50:247-256. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2017.11.011Choudhary D, Bhattacharyya S, Joshi K.Body weight management in adults under chronic stress through treatment with ashwagandha root extract: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017;22(1):96-106. doi:10.1177/2156587216641830
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Panossian A, Wikman G.Effects of adaptogens on the central nervous system and the molecular mechanisms associated with their stress—protective activity.Pharmaceuticals. 2010;3(1):188-224. doi:10.3390/ph3010188Mamidi P, Thakar AB.Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal. Linn.) in the management of psychogenic erectile dysfunction.Ayu. 2011;32(3):322-328. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.93907Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S.A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults.Indian J Psychol Med. 2012;34(3):255-262. doi:10.4103/0253-7176.106022Lopresti AL, Drummond PD, Smith SJ.A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examining the hormonal and vitality effects of ashwagandha (withania somnifera) in aging, overweight males.Am J Mens Health. 2019;13(2):155798831983598. doi:10.1177/1557988319835985Wankhede S, Langade D, Joshi K, Sinha SR, Bhattacharyya S.Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial.J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015;12:43. doi:10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R.An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Medicine. 2019;98(37):e17186. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000017186Chauhan S, Srivastava MK, Pathak AK.Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: A randomized controlled trial.Health Sci Rep. 2022;5(4):e741. doi:10.1002/hsr2.741Sengupta P, Agarwal A, Pogrebetskaya M, Roychoudhury S, Durairajanayagam D, Henkel R.Role of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in the management of male infertility.Reprod Biomed Online. 2018;36(3):311-326. doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.11.007Ambiye VR, Langade D, Dongre S, Aptikar P, Kulkarni M, Dongre A.Clinical evaluation of the spermatogenic activity of the root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in oligospermic males: A pilot study.Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:571420. doi:10.1155/2013/571420Prasad M, Gupta K, Thakar AB.Ashwagandha in psychogenic erectile dysfunction: ancillary findings.Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm. 2014;5(1):36-40. doi:10.7897/2277-4343.05108Durg S, Bavage S, Shivaram SB.Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng) in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of scientific evidence from experimental research to clinical application.Phytother Res. 2020;34(5):1041-1059. doi:10.1002/ptr.6589Prasad M, Gupta K, Thakar AB.Ashwagandha in psychogenic erectile dysfunction: Ancillary findings.International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy.I. 2014;5(1):36-40. doi:10.7897/2277-4343.05108Agnihotri AP, Sontakke SD, Thawani VR, Saoji A, Goswami VS.Effects of Withania somnifera in patients of schizophrenia: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled pilot trial study.Indian J Pharmacol.2013 Jul-Aug;45(4):417-8. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.115012. PMID: 24014929; PMCID: PMC3757622.Auddy B, Hazra J, Mitra A, Abedon B, Ghosal S.A standardized Withania somnifera extract significantly reduces stress-related parameters in chronically stressed humans: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.JANA. 2008;11(1): 50-56.Bonilla DA, Moreno Y, Gho C, et al.Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on physical performance: Systematic review and bayesian meta-analysis.J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2021;6(1):20. Published 2021 Feb 11. doi:10.3390/jfmk6010020Gannon JM, Brar J, Rai A, Chengappa KNR.Effects of a standardized extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on depression and anxiety symptoms in persons with schizophrenia participating in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2019;31(2):123-129.Speers AB, Cabey KA, Soumyanath A, Wright KM.Effects ofWithania somnifera(Ashwagandha) on stress and the stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia.Curr Neuropharmacol. 2021;19(9):1468-1495. doi:10.2174/1570159X19666210712151556Salve J, Pate S, Debnath K, Langade D.Adaptogenic and anxiolytic effects of ashwagandha root extract in healthy adults: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study.Cureus. 2019;11(12):e6466. Published 2019 Dec 25. doi:10.7759/cureus.6466Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Ashwagandha.MedlinePlus.Ashwagandha.Durg S, Shivaram SB, Bavage S.Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng) in male infertility: An evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis.Phytomedicine. 2018;50:247-256. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2017.11.011Choudhary D, Bhattacharyya S, Joshi K.Body weight management in adults under chronic stress through treatment with ashwagandha root extract: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017;22(1):96-106. doi:10.1177/2156587216641830
Panossian A, Wikman G.Effects of adaptogens on the central nervous system and the molecular mechanisms associated with their stress—protective activity.Pharmaceuticals. 2010;3(1):188-224. doi:10.3390/ph3010188
Mamidi P, Thakar AB.Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal. Linn.) in the management of psychogenic erectile dysfunction.Ayu. 2011;32(3):322-328. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.93907
Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S.A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults.Indian J Psychol Med. 2012;34(3):255-262. doi:10.4103/0253-7176.106022
Lopresti AL, Drummond PD, Smith SJ.A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examining the hormonal and vitality effects of ashwagandha (withania somnifera) in aging, overweight males.Am J Mens Health. 2019;13(2):155798831983598. doi:10.1177/1557988319835985
Wankhede S, Langade D, Joshi K, Sinha SR, Bhattacharyya S.Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial.J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015;12:43. doi:10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9
Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R.An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Medicine. 2019;98(37):e17186. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000017186
Chauhan S, Srivastava MK, Pathak AK.Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: A randomized controlled trial.Health Sci Rep. 2022;5(4):e741. doi:10.1002/hsr2.741
Sengupta P, Agarwal A, Pogrebetskaya M, Roychoudhury S, Durairajanayagam D, Henkel R.Role of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in the management of male infertility.Reprod Biomed Online. 2018;36(3):311-326. doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.11.007
Ambiye VR, Langade D, Dongre S, Aptikar P, Kulkarni M, Dongre A.Clinical evaluation of the spermatogenic activity of the root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in oligospermic males: A pilot study.Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:571420. doi:10.1155/2013/571420
Prasad M, Gupta K, Thakar AB.Ashwagandha in psychogenic erectile dysfunction: ancillary findings.Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm. 2014;5(1):36-40. doi:10.7897/2277-4343.05108
Durg S, Bavage S, Shivaram SB.Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng) in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of scientific evidence from experimental research to clinical application.Phytother Res. 2020;34(5):1041-1059. doi:10.1002/ptr.6589
Prasad M, Gupta K, Thakar AB.Ashwagandha in psychogenic erectile dysfunction: Ancillary findings.International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy.I. 2014;5(1):36-40. doi:10.7897/2277-4343.05108
Agnihotri AP, Sontakke SD, Thawani VR, Saoji A, Goswami VS.Effects of Withania somnifera in patients of schizophrenia: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled pilot trial study.Indian J Pharmacol.2013 Jul-Aug;45(4):417-8. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.115012. PMID: 24014929; PMCID: PMC3757622.
Auddy B, Hazra J, Mitra A, Abedon B, Ghosal S.A standardized Withania somnifera extract significantly reduces stress-related parameters in chronically stressed humans: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.JANA. 2008;11(1): 50-56.
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