Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female, ages 18-45 2. No hormonal birth control 3. Identify as having a regular sleep schedule (eg. sleep by 1am and wake by 9am) 4. Identify as having a regular menstrual period between 27-32 days apart on average 5. PSS score of 14 (moderate stress) or greater 6. No expected changes in stress levels over the next 3 months and agree to not initiate any new stress-reduction behaviors before study start or during the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder in the last 3 months, any liver, kidney, or thyroid disorder/dysfunction/injury, or diabetes 2. Using any medication related to cortisol or HPA function such as corticosteroids, antidepressants, anti-psychotics, CNS-depressants (benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine sedatives, barbiturates, anti-convulsants, anesthetics), thyroid medications, diabetic medications, or immunosuppressants 3. Taken any form of ashwagandha within the last 3 months 4. Daily use of alcohol, nicotine, or other substances 5. Who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a hysterectomy 6. Abnormal liver function test value(s) at screening