# Ashwagandha Sleep Meta-analysis: What the Evidence Says
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Category: evidence-review
Summary: Ashwagandha Sleep Meta-analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database. The strongest available sources in this first pass are systema
Last reviewed: 2026-06-03
Reviewed by: Migaku Evidence Review
# Ashwagandha Sleep Meta-analysis: What the Evidence Says

## Quick Answer

Ashwagandha Sleep Meta-analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database. The strongest available sources in this first pass are systematic review, randomized trial, so conclusions should be framed as evidence-aware guidance rather than medical advice.

## Key Takeaways

- This page is generated only from sources stored in the Migaku evidence knowledge base.
- Current evidence mix: 1 systematic review, 1 randomized trial.
- Claims should be interpreted with the source type, study design, population, and publication date in mind.
- This article is educational and does not replace care from a qualified clinician.

## Evidence Map

| Source | Evidence type | Level | Date | Identifier |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| Effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis | systematic review | 1 | 2026-05-11 | 10.3389/fphar.2026.1799467 |
| Comparative Evaluation of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) Root Extract and Melatonin for Improving Sleep Quality in Adults: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study | randomized trial | 2 | 2026-03-27 | 10.3390/clockssleep8020015 |

## What The Sources Report

- For example,evaluated nine randomized controlled trials by meta-analysis, and found that the scores of Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSS), Anxiety Score (HAS) and serum cortisol levels were significantly reduced, indicating that it has a significant anti-pressure effect. [Zhu XiaoLing (2026); evidence level 1]
- A study involving 80 healthy subjects aged 18-45&#160;years showed that, compared with the placebo group, the Ashwagandha-supplemented group significantly improved bench press and leg lift strength, arm circumference and chest circumference, thigh circumference, and maximum oxygen uptake (VOmax) (p < 0.05). [Zhu XiaoLing (2026); evidence level 1]
- Sleep disturbances also carry broader social and economic consequences, such as more missed workdays, reduced productivity, increased healthcare use, and a higher risk of workplace or traffic accidents. [Movva Navya (2026); evidence level 2]
- Epidemiological data show that the prevalence of sleep disturbance rises with age and is impacted by characteristics including female gender, reduced socioeconomic status, and concomitant medical conditions. [Movva Navya (2026); evidence level 2]

## How To Read This Evidence

Evidence level 1 generally reflects systematic reviews or meta-analyses. Level 2 includes randomized trials, guidelines, or public-health guidance. Level 3 usually reflects observational or narrative-review evidence. Level 4 is weaker or early-stage evidence. The level is a sorting aid, not a final quality grade.

## Practical Interpretation

There is at least one systematic-review style source in the current set, so it deserves more weight than single-study evidence. There is trial evidence in the current set, but population and intervention details still matter. For ashwagandha sleep meta-analysis, the next editorial step is to add more targeted sources and separate strong findings from early or indirect evidence.

## Limits Of This First Pass

This is a small-batch MVP article. It uses the first ingested sources for this topic and should be expanded with more targeted searches, license review, and human editorial checks before being treated as a definitive review.

## References

- Zhu XiaoLing (2026). Effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2026.1799467. PMCID: PMC13199302. PMID: 42199854. License: CC BY 4.0. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13199302/
- Movva Navya (2026). Comparative Evaluation of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) Root Extract and Melatonin for Improving Sleep Quality in Adults: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. DOI: 10.3390/clockssleep8020015. PMCID: PMC13108063. PMID: 42029558. License: CC BY 4.0. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13108063/

## Safety Note

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