Is Ashwagandha safe during pregnancy?

Spices & herbs

Avoid

NIH NCCIH says ashwagandha should be avoided during pregnancy.[1]

What official sources say

NIH NCCIH: Herbs at a Glance: ashwagandha

  • Ashwagandha should be avoided during pregnancy and should not be used while breastfeeding.[1]

Sources

  1. NIH NCCIH: Herbs at a Glance: ashwagandha · nccih.nih.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.

Sources checked 26 September 2026.

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