Can I Take These?

Can You Take Ashwagandha and Folate / Folic Acid Together?

No documented interaction was identified between ashwagandha and folate in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Ashwagandha page and Folate / Folic Acid page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

NCCIH's own Ashwagandha fact sheet names six medication classes it may interact with and does not mention folate or folic acid anywhere. Folate's own NIH ODS fact sheet names methotrexate, phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproate, and sulfasalazine, and does not mention ashwagandha or Withania somnifera.

No documented interaction was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

Both substances' own current authoritative fact sheets were checked directly, full text, in both directions.

What the sources say

Ashwagandha — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH)Folate — Health Professional Fact Sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Last reviewed 2026-08-24

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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