Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialMethodological quality and risk of bias were assessed with RoB 2, evidence certainty for each outcome was evaluated with GRADE system, and botanical reporting was assessed with the ConPhyMP checklist.1Zhu X (2026)Effects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialAshwagandha significantly improved memory (SMD = 0.52; 95% CI: 0.27-0.78; P 2 = 29.7%), attention and processing speed (SMD = 0.29; 95% CI: 0.07-0.51; P = 0.009; I 2 = 0%), and executive function (SMD = -0.42; 95% CI: -0.70 to -0.13; P = 0.004; I 2 = 37.5%).1Zhu X (2026)Effects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialVisuospatial ability improved after excluding one heterogeneous study (SMD = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.08-0.70; P = 0.013; I 2 = 0%).1Zhu X (2026)Effects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialBackground This study aimed to systematically review and evaluate the effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae) supplementation on cognitive and physical function in adults by meta-analysis.1Zhu X (2026)Effects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialThe various products based oncan be found in herbalists or directly in natural-remedies specialised shops, at variable prices.1Marchi Mattia (2025)The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialWithania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera 6 7 , 8 8 9 , 1 10 , 11 14 – 4 15 4 16 17 , 18 20 – According to available evidence, theroot extract appears to be practically non-toxic.1Marchi Mattia (2025)The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialBy providing a comprehensive summary of the existing evidence, our study aims to provide valuable insights to potentially inform future research and advance mental health treatment options.1Marchi Mattia (2025)The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
Ashwagandha Cognition Randomized TrialWithania somnifera Solanaceae’ 1 is a perennial herbaceous plant, belonging to the ‘family and native to the Indian areas, which then spread also to Eastern Asia, Southern and Northern Equatorial Africa and Southern-Central Europe.1Marchi Mattia (2025)The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimMethodological quality and risk of bias were assessed with RoB 2, evidence certainty for each outcome was evaluated with GRADE system, and botanical reporting was assessed with the ConPhyMP checklist.
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimAshwagandha significantly improved memory (SMD = 0.52; 95% CI: 0.27-0.78; P 2 = 29.7%), attention and processing speed (SMD = 0.29; 95% CI: 0.07-0.51; P = 0.009; I 2 = 0%), and executive function (SMD = -0.42; 95% CI: -0.70 to -0.13; P = 0.004; I 2 = 37.5%).
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimVisuospatial ability improved after excluding one heterogeneous study (SMD = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.08-0.70; P = 0.013; I 2 = 0%).
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimBackground This study aimed to systematically review and evaluate the effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae) supplementation on cognitive and physical function in adults by meta-analysis.
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimThe various products based oncan be found in herbalists or directly in natural-remedies specialised shops, at variable prices.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimWithania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera 6 7 , 8 8 9 , 1 10 , 11 14 – 4 15 4 16 17 , 18 20 – According to available evidence, theroot extract appears to be practically non-toxic.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimBy providing a comprehensive summary of the existing evidence, our study aims to provide valuable insights to potentially inform future research and advance mental health treatment options.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimWithania somnifera Solanaceae’ 1 is a perennial herbaceous plant, belonging to the ‘family and native to the Indian areas, which then spread also to Eastern Asia, Southern and Northern Equatorial Africa and Southern-Central Europe.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

Source documents

  1. Effects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  2. The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis