Can I Take ashwagandha with rhodiola?

SUMMARY:

There is limited formal interaction data for ashwagandha combined with rhodiola; the interaction status is therefore unknown and combining them should be discussed with a healthcare professional familiar with your medical history.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Both are herbal adaptogens with limited formal interaction studies. Theoretical concerns include overlapping or opposing effects on the central nervous system (ashwagandha can cause sedation in some people; rhodiola can be stimulating or cause insomnia in others), and potential effects on blood pressure or thyroid function. Because high-quality interaction data are lacking, avoid combining them without medical advice—especially if you take thyroid medications, blood pressure medicines, sedatives, or antidepressants, and monitor for new or worsening symptoms.