Ashwagandha lowers chronically elevated cortisol levels

Reduced cortisol allows deeper entry into slow-wave sleep

Less nighttime stress signaling improves sleep continuity

Supports parasympathetic rest-and-digest dominance

Helps quiet racing thoughts linked to stress.

Lower cortisol reduces nighttime awakenings

Deep sleep improves as stress signaling decreases.

Supports GABAergic signaling indirectly.

Stress adaptation improves long term sleep quality

Supports recovery by improving overnight hormonal balance