Public knowledge, safety perceptions, and use patterns of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among Saudi adults: a mixed-methods study

Amal I. Khalil, Aseel F. Aljohani

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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2026.1848763
Published: 2026-09-18
Container: Frontiers in Pharmacology
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@article{allodium:10.3389/fphar.2026.1848763,
  title = {Public knowledge, safety perceptions, and use patterns of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among Saudi adults: a mixed-methods study},
  author = {Amal I. Khalil and Aseel F. Aljohani},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Frontiers in Pharmacology},
  doi = {10.3389/fphar.2026.1848763},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2026.1848763}
}

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TI  - Public knowledge, safety perceptions, and use patterns of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among Saudi adults: a mixed-methods study
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Khalil, A. I., & Aljohani, A. F. (2026). Public knowledge, safety perceptions, and use patterns of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among Saudi adults: a mixed-methods study. Frontiers in Pharmacology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2026.1848763

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