Ashwagandha for Sleep

Ashwagandha for Sleep Sleep is the foundation of recovery — but elevated cortisol and an over-activated stress response keep the body wired when it should be winding down. KSM-66 Ashwagandha is clinically studied for both sleep quality and the underlying cortisol regulation that drives it. Tribe Organics Ashwagandha KSM-66 delivers 600 mg of patented, full-spectrum root extract standardized to ≥5% withanolides — the same form used in the published sleep research. USDA Organic, third-party tested, every batch. Why people take Ashwagandha for sleep Supports faster sleep onset and longer sleep duration Improves subjective sleep quality (PSQI scores) Reduces the night-time stress arousal that interrupts deep sleep Adaptogen — calms without sedation; no morning grogginess The clinical evidence Published randomized controlled trials of KSM-66 Ashwagandha showing measurable sleep improvements: Langade D, Kanchi S, Salve J, Debnath K, Ambegaokar D (2019, Cureus): 600 mg KSM-66 daily for 12 weeks in adults with insomnia. Significant improvements in sleep-onset latency, total sleep time, sleep efficiency, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores versus placebo. Salve J, Pate S, Debnath K, Langade D (2019, Cureus): 8-week RCT of KSM-66 in stressed adults. Improvements in sleep-quality measures alongside reductions in serum cortisol and Perceived Stress Scale. Deshpande A, Irani N, Balkrishnan R, Benny IR (2020, Sleep Med): KSM-66 improved sleep parameters in healthy adults, with non-significant adverse effects. See all 48 verified Ashwagandha studies on the clinical research page. How Ashwagandha helps you sleep Sleep difficulty is often driven by an over-active HPA axis — the system that releases cortisol in response to stress. When cortisol stays elevated through the evening, the body can’t transition into rest. Ashwagandha modulates the HPA axis as an adaptogen — helping cortisol return toward baseline so the body can transition into restorative sleep on its own. The published sleep trials measured outcomes at 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use at 300–600 mg of KSM-66 per day. How to use Dose: 1 capsule daily (600 mg KSM-66) Timing: Take in the evening with dinner for sleep focus, or in the morning for daytime stress regulation that pays off at night Duration: Daily for at least 8 weeks for measurable sleep effects Quality & safety USDA Organic Ashwagandha root KSM-66® — the most clinically studied patented Ashwagandha extract Standardized to ≥5% withanolides Third-party tested every batch Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, have a thyroid condition, or take prescription sedatives, consult your healthcare provider before starting. Backed by Tribe Organics’ 60-day money-back guarantee.