1) The document compares the yield and anti-stress activity of extracts from Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracted using two methods: hot continuous percolation and maceration. 2) The highest yield of 16.96% w/w was found using maceration with water at a 1:8 drug-solvent ratio. 3) Testing of extract activity using a Plus-Maze model found significant anti-stress results for the water extract and 1:8 hydroalcoholic extract prepared by maceration, and the 1:8 hydroalcoholic extract prepared by soxhlet extraction.