Adaptogenic root herb whose withanolide compounds are thought to blunt HPA-axis cortisol release; clinical trials link standardised extracts to reduced perceived stress and anxiety scores.
Sex drive and sexual desire. Can be influenced by hormones, stress, relationship factors, and general health.
Also known as: Withania somnifera
Every published result for this pair, extracted and audited.
Research volume over time for Ashwagandha × libido. Structured outcome extraction (direction, effect size) for this pair is in progress - the full analytics will appear here once audited.
Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
01Effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on mental health in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsAlsanie SA, et al. · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2026PMID 41644067 ↗02Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysisFatima K, et al. · Human psychopharmacology · 2024PMID 39083548 ↗03Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) on stress and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysisArumugam V, et al. · Explore (New York, N.Y.) · 2024PMID 39348746 ↗04Plant-derived nootropics and human cognition: A systematic reviewLorca C, et al. · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2023PMID 34978226 ↗05Be the first to share what you noticed with Ashwagandha for libido. How we calculate this.