Efficacy and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ashwagandha Sustained-Release Formulation on Depression and Anxiety Induced by Chronic Unpredictable Stress: in vivo and in vitro Studies.

In vitro study demonstrated that AshwaSR inhibits expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and TNF-α, and superoxide production. Further, the in vivo study confirmed its anxiolytic and stress-relieving effects in the CUS model that confirmed AshwaSR's potential in managing stress and stress-related symptoms.