What's Inside Ashwagandha is sometimes called “Indian ginseng” for its invigorating abilities to promote energy and overall body balance. Main Functions Improve sleep quality - Ashwagandha can reduce anxiety by regulating the body's stress hormone, cortisol, thereby improving sleep quality. Relief stress and anxiety - Ashwagandha is rich in a variety of active ingredients, such as withanolides and alkaloids, which have significant anti-stress effects. These ingredients can balance our physiological functions and reduce the discomfort caused by stress.