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The Unseen Dangers of Self-Prescribing OTC Ashwagandha and Herbal Adaptogens
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has moved from classical Ayurvedic texts to supermarket shelves in under a decade. It's marketed as a gentle, natural stress-reliever — something you can pick up without a second thought. But "natural" and "risk-free" are not the same thing, and the growing habit of self-medicating with over-the-counter (OTC) Ayurvedic herbs deserves a closer, evidence-based look. Herbs Are Pharmacologically Active Ashwagandha contains withanolides, steroidal

Dr Chaithra Sethumadhavan
Jul 42 min read
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