TikTokers love their “health hacks,” from internal showers (aka chia water) to brown noise and two–minute military sleeping. Recently, TikTok has been going wild over ashwagandha, a supposed miracle supplement that people swear works all kinds of magic for your body and mind. But with new treatments and supplements seeming to pop up every other day, it’s hard to keep up with what actually works – and what’s just wishful thinking. Here’s what to know about ashwagandha, according to the experts.
Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry or Indian ginseng, is an herb derived from an evergreen shrub (specifically from its roots, leaves, or berries). The actual supplement is widely available in pill, powder, liquid, and even gummy form — and plenty of TikTokers have gotten their hands on it. The #ashwagandha hashtag alone has amassed over 500 million views, as users with massive followings tout how it’s changed their lives for the better, from physical and mental health benefits to improved libido.
