Efficacy and Safety of a Proprietary Blend of Ashwagandha Root Extract (Aqueous) in Adult Men and Women With High Stress and Anxiety: A Randomized, Double-blind, Three-arm, Parallel, Placebo-controlled Study

This study is testing whether a supplement made from ashwagandha root extract can reduce stress and anxiety in adults. Ashwagandha is a herbal plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, and this trial aims to rigorously test whether it works better than a placebo. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18–65 years old - You are experiencing signs of stress and anxiety (e.g., difficulty concentrating, fatigue, restlessness, insomnia) - Your anxiety score on the HAM-A scale is between 14 and 30 - Your stress score on the PSS scale is 13 or above - You have a BMI between 20 and 35 - You have not taken any stress- or anxiety-related medications for at least 4 weeks **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, or anti-epileptic medications - You have a diagnosis of depression with suicidal tendencies, schizophrenia, or panic disorder - You have been taking herbal supplements like St. John's Wort or Ginkgo Biloba recently - You have serious medical conditions like liver disease, thyroid disease, or diabetes - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.