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Ashwagandha+ Relax

Himalaya
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(191 ratings)
GABA 100 mg
Ashwagandha 280 mg
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Score74
A focused multi-herb relaxation blend led by ashwagandha, with incomplete standardization and premium cost as the main compromises.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
Stress Relief
Mood Support

Score 74

A focused multi-herb relaxation blend led by ashwagandha, with incomplete standardization and premium cost as the main compromises.
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$22.25($0.74 per serving)
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$ 24.49
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$ 24.49
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$ 22.25
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Analysis

Ashwagandha provides the largest active contribution through a conventional root extract plus a smaller supercritical extract. GABA, holy basil, chamomile, and shatavari add several relaxation and mood-support pathways.

All ingredient weights are disclosed, but withanolide potency and the active quality of the other botanical extracts are not. Standard GABA has no named fermented source or delivery feature, so its practical contribution may vary.

Two capsules suit an evening or stress-focused routine but cost more than simpler ashwagandha products. The blend is best for users who want breadth and have already screened sedative, thyroid, and pregnancy concerns.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a multi-ingredient calming formula
  • People wanting ashwagandha with GABA and soothing herbs
Best for
  • Stress relief
  • Evening relaxation
  • Mood and sleep-support routines

Pros

  • Uses two ashwagandha extracts
  • Transparent ingredient weights
  • Includes GABA and holy basil
  • Adds chamomile
  • Coherent calming design

Cons

  • No withanolide percentage
  • GABA is not identified as a premium source
  • Other botanicals lack standardization
  • High serving cost

Warnings

  • Ashwagandha, GABA, and chamomile may add to alcohol, sleep medicines, or other sedatives and impair alertness.
  • Ashwagandha may affect thyroid activity and has rare liver-injury reports.
  • Avoid during pregnancy because ashwagandha and the multi-herb blend are not appropriate for that setting.
  • Chamomile may trigger a reaction in people with a strong ragweed-family allergy.

Nutrient quality

76 High impact

Two ashwagandha extracts are identified, but neither has a stated active marker level. Ashwagandha is practical, while GABA and the supporting herbs are modest, and ashwagandha, GABA, holy basil, and chamomile form a coherent calming blend.

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Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount and no proprietary blend obscures the formula. Complete intake directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied, leaving part of the label unverified.

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Customer satisfaction

66 High impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction level is strong. The moderate feedback volume offers a useful, though not definitive, aggregate.

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Value for money

66 High impact

The cost is only partly supported because extract potency and secondary depth are limited. The serving is expensive for mostly generic and modestly dosed actives, and better-standardized calming formulas may compare more favorably.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality

Ashwagandha+ Relax from Himalaya covers circadian regulation, nervous-system relaxation, mineral or physical relaxation support, producing strong alignment with sleep support.

Collection-specific evidence indicates moderate dose adequacy and good form or disclosure quality, with the main limitation being variable evidence across the included calming actives.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 18 studies
GABA Supportive 4 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Ashwagandha · 10 mgGABA · 100 mg

Himalaya Ashwagandha+ Relax has a supplied customer average of 4.66 from 184 reviews, and no finished-product certification is established in the supplied research.

The combination of ashwagandha, GABA, holy basil, and chamomile covers several stress pathways, while ashwagandha can cause drowsiness or stomach upset and warrants caution during pregnancy and with relevant thyroid, autoimmune, liver, or medication concerns.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 47 studies
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Mood Support
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Ashwagandha · 10 mg

Ashwagandha+ Relax appears best understood as a compact ashwagandha and GABA calming blend, and the configured scores reflect that degree of Mood Support alignment.

Supplied customer feedback averages 4.66 from 184 reviews; drowsiness may occur, and ashwagandha warrants thyroid and medicine-interaction caution.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 29 studies
GABA Supportive 12 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Ashwagandha root extract
280 mg
GABA
100 mg
Holy Basil leaf extract
60 mg
Chamomile flower extract
50 mg
Shatavari root extract
40 mg
Ashwagandha Supercritical CO2 Extract
10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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GABA · 100 mg OverallScore70
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Ashwagandha+ Relax provides a transparent 100 mg GABA dose in vegetarian capsules and has strong customer feedback averaging 4.66 out of 5. The GABA is not identified as fermented or branded, and the $0.78 serving cost is high for that standard source; its multi-herb calming formula also merits caution during pregnancy or when medicines may interact.

Ashwagandha · 280 mg OverallScore46
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Ashwagandha+ Relax provides 290 mg of generic ashwagandha extract without a stated marker percentage at $0.78 per serving, with 4.66 from 184 supplied reviews. The large, favorable supplied review aggregate suggests strong customer satisfaction, although individual tolerance can still vary.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. GABA Supplementation, Increased Heart-Rate Variability, Emotional Response, Sleep Efficiency and Reduced Depression in Sedentary Overweight Women Undergoing Physical Exercise: Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Guimarães AP; Seidel H; Pires LVM; Trindade CO; Baleeiro RDS; Souza PM; Silva FGDE; Coelho DB; Becker LK; Oliveira EC · Journal of dietary supplements · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsStress Relief Sleep Support forGABA
  2. Oral intake of γ-aminobutyric acid affects mood and activities of central nervous system during stressed condition induced by mental tasks.
    Yoto A; Murao S; Motoki M; Yokoyama Y; Horie N; Takeshima K; Masuda K; Kim M; Yokogoshi H · Amino acids · 2012
    Randomized trial63 participantsStress Relief Mood Support forGABA
  3. A proprietary herbal extract of ashwagandha root for stress and anxiety in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, three-arm, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study.
    West RE; Biswas A; Rao R; Tayade H; Ademola J · Journal of medicine and life · 2026
    Randomized trial141 participantsMood Support forAshwagandha
  4. Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Fatima K; Malik J; Muskan F; Raza G; Waseem A; Shahid H; Jaffery SF; Khan U; Zaheer MK; Shaikh Y; Rashid AM · Human psychopharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis254 participants5 studies pooledMood Support forAshwagandha
  5. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults.
    Chandrasekhar K; Kapoor J; Anishetty S · Indian journal of psychological medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial64 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  6. Effects of multi-herb and ashwagandha root formulas on stress modulation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    McKinney E; Stewart J; Kewalramani R; Singh S · Trials · 2026
    Randomized trial186 participantsMood Support forAshwagandha
  7. Medicinal herbs for the treatment of anxiety: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Zhang W; Yan Y; Wu Y; Yang H; Zhu P; Yan F; Zhao R; Tian P; Wang T; Fan Q; Su Z · Pharmacological research · 2022
    Meta-analysis29 participants29 studies pooledMood Support forAshwagandha
  8. Peripartum neuroactive steroid and γ-aminobutyric acid profiles in women at-risk for postpartum depression.
    Deligiannidis KM; Kroll-Desrosiers AR; Mo S; Nguyen HP; Svenson A; Jaitly N; Hall JE; Barton BA; Rothschild AJ; Shaffer SA · Psychoneuroendocrinology · 2017
    Cohort study56 participantsMood Support forGABA
  9. The role of neurotransmitters in mediating the relationship between brain alterations and depressive symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
    Wang J; Liu G; Xu K; Ai K; Huang W; Zhang J · Human brain mapping · 2023
    Case-control study69 participantsMood Support forGABA
  10. Occipital gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate-glutamine alterations in major depressive disorder: An mrs study and meta-analysis.
    Truong V; Cheng PZ; Lee HC; Lane TJ; Hsu TY; Duncan NW · Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging · 2021
    Observational studyMood Support forGABA
  11. Systematic review of gamma-aminobutyric-acid inhibitory deficits across the reproductive life cycle.
    Vigod SN; Strasburg K; Daskalakis ZJ; Blumberger DM · Archives of women's mental health · 2014
    Systematic review11 studies pooledMood Support forGABA
  12. A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep quality in healthy adults.
    Deshpande A; Irani N; Balkrishnan R; Benny IR · Sleep medicine · 2021
    Randomized trial150 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  13. Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) capsules in healthy adult, stressed subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 3-arm clinical trial.
    Thanawala S; Shah R; Alluri KV; Bhupathiraju K; Desomayanandanam P; Bhuvenendran A · Medicine · 2026
    Randomized trial135 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  14. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Gopukumar K; Thanawala S; Somepalli V; Rao TSS; Thamatam VB; Chauhan S · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022
    Randomized trial130 participantsSleep Support Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  15. Clinical evaluation of the pharmacological impact of ashwagandha root extract on sleep in healthy volunteers and insomnia patients: A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study.
    Langade D; Thakare V; Kanchi S; Kelgane S · Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2021
    Randomized trial80 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  16. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study.
    Langade D; Kanchi S; Salve J; Debnath K; Ambegaokar D · Cureus · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  17. Safety and Efficacy of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid from Fermented Rice Germ in Patients with Insomnia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.
    Byun JI; Shin YY; Chung SE; Shin WC · Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea) · 2020
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  18. Analysis of the Effects of Known Sleep-Support Supplements in Relation to Life Habits, Sleep Conditions, and Sleep Problems.
    Imafuku F; Yamamoto K; Tanaka E; Aoki R; Nishino S · Nutrients · 2023
    Randomized trial160 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  19. Reduced γ-aminobutyric acid in occipital and anterior cingulate cortices in primary insomnia: a link to major depressive disorder?
    Plante DT; Jensen JE; Schoerning L; Winkelman JW · Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2012
    Case-control study40 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  20. An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Lopresti AL; Smith SJ; Malvi H; Kodgule R · Medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forAshwagandha
  21. Shoden promotes Relief from stress and anxiety: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on healthy subjects with high stress levels.
    Mishra DN; Kumar M · Heliyon · 2024
    Randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forAshwagandha
  22. Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study.
    Salve J; Pate S; Debnath K; Langade D · Cureus · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forAshwagandha
  23. Relieving occupational fatigue by consumption of a beverage containing γ-amino butyric acid.
    Kanehira T; Nakamura Y; Nakamura K; Horie K; Horie N; Furugori K; Sauchi Y; Yokogoshi H · Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology · 2011
    Clinical trial30 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  24. Cortical gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate in posttraumatic stress disorder and their relationships to self-reported sleep quality.
    Meyerhoff DJ; Mon A; Metzler T; Neylan TC · Sleep · 2014
    Case-control study45 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  25. Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsStress Relief forGABA