Ashwagandha
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Freshfield Naturals, Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80097210
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 20 February 2020
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Piper nigrum Source : Fruit | 5 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 2 Capsule | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Ashwagandha Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic). Ashwagandha Traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve general debility, especially during convalescence or old age. Ashwagandha Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a sleep aid and to balance aggravated Vata (nervine). Ashwagandha Traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory enhancement. Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress).
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia). Consult a healthcare practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Consult a health care practitioner /health care provider/health care professional/ doctor/ physician prior to use if you are taking any other medications or natural health products, as black pepper/piperine may alter their effectiveness.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80097210
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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