The effect of <i>Withania somnifera</i> (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
We found evidence supporting the effectiveness of <i>Withania somnifera</i> in treating anxiety symptoms. Future trials should replicate this finding in larger samples and further clarify a possible <i>Withania somnifera</i> role in depression and insomnia treatment.
Authors
- Mattia Marchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2970-1276)
- Luca Pingani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3428-8308)
- Sílvia Ferrari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7929-4520)
- Edoardo De Micheli
- Pietro Grenzi
- Antonio Travascio
- Gian Maria Galeazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2706-3362)
- Daniele Uberti
- Fabio Quartaroli
- Giuseppe Laquatra
Institutions
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJPsych Open
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10885
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76