how to consume ashwagandha - #24022

I am really confused about how to consume ashwagandha. My friend keeps raving about it, saying it helped her with stress and sleep. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, work is piling up, and I sometimes can’t sleep at night. I even tried some over-the-counter sleep aids, but they didn’t worked well for me. So I thought maybe I should give ashwagandha a try. The only problem is I’m not sure how to consume ashwagandha in the right way. I read somewhere about powders, capsules, and even mixing it into food or drinks? Like, what’s the best way to take it? Do I need to take it every day? And do dosage matters? I saw in some places that said to take it at night while other sources mention morning. I don’t want to waste money on it and then not do it right! Anyone have personal experiences on how to consume ashwagandha that really worked? I would really appreciate any advice!