Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna) on physical performance and cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy young adults.

01 Jul 2010Sandhu JS, Shah B, Shenoy S, Chauhan S, Lavekar GS, Padhi MM.

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) may be useful for generalized weakness and to improve speed and lower limb muscular strength and neuro-muscular co-ordination.

Cohort Study
4 effects
8 weeks
30 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Ashwagandha Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha
Herb

Exercise Performance Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Exercise Performance
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
2.9%

Ashwagandha Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha
Herb

Fall Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor decreased risk of Fall
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
-10.1%

Ashwagandha Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha
Herb

Running speed Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Running speed
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
2.9%

Ashwagandha Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha
Herb

Strength Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Strength
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
7.8%