Best herbal supplements

Start with ashwagandha if you want one herb for stress and sleep. My top pick is the Horbäach Ashwagandha — a concentrated root extract with the withanolide content stated on the label, which is the number that actually matters, and a long supply per bottle.

Who the others suit:

• Piping Rock Ashwagandha — if you'd rather take a high-dose capsule than a concentrated extract.
• Organic Ashwagandha (Herbal Roots) — if certified organic matters more to you than dose.
• Nature Made Turmeric Curcumin — the pick for joint and everyday inflammation support; a mainstream brand with a standardized extract.
• Herbal Roots Turmeric Curcumin — a stronger, higher-extract turmeric for people already taking it daily.
• Govinda Organic Triphala — for digestion and regularity, vegan and gluten-free.
• Moringa (Plant Therapy) — a gentle all-round green supplement rather than a single-herb extract.
• Devil's Claw (HealthFare) — for occasional joint or back discomfort.

Two cautions: herbal supplements aren't reviewed by the FDA for effectiveness, so look for a third-party tested seal, and check with a doctor before ashwagandha if you're pregnant, nursing, or on thyroid or sedative medication.