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Mikulska, Paulina, Marta Malinowska, Miłosz Ignacyk, et al. "Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)—Current Research on the Health-Promoting Activities: A Narrative Review." Pharmaceutics 15, no. 4 (2023): 1057. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15041057.

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In recent years, there has been a significant surge in reports on the health-promoting benefits of winter cherry (Withania somnifera), also known as Ashwagandha. Its current research covers many aspects of human health, including neuroprotective, sedative and adaptogenic effects and effects on sleep. There are also reports of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective and anti-diabetic properties. Furthermore, there are reports of reproductive outcomes and tarcicidal hormone action. This growing body of research on Ashwagandha highlights its potential as a valuable natural remedy for m

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Pandian, Arjun, Kaliyaperumal Ashokkumar, Sudharshan Sekar, et al. "Botany and Ethnopharmacological Potential of Ashwagandha." Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science 1, no. 1 (2020): 35–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.62773/jcocs.v1i1.16.

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Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal] roots have been used for Indian traditional medicine applications including for the control of fever, asthma, arthritis, rheumatism, inflammation, tuberculosis, mental diseases, and male sexual disorders. The multipurpose use of Ashwagandha has numerous other beneficial health effects that are relevant in light of pharmaceutical perspectives. This review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the botanical description and ethnobotanical uses of ashwagandha. An online survey was accompanied for traditional applications of ashwagandha extracts.

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Yash, Srivastav* Samsher Bahadur Bind Aditya Srivastav. "Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Taxonomy, Pharmacological Properties and Its Role in COVID-19 and Extraction Process: A Comprehensive Expansion." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2, no. 12 (2024): 721–34. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14296564.

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Ayurvedic medicine frequently uses ashwagandha, usually referred to as Indian ginseng or Withania somnifera. It has long been used to enhance memory and cognitive function, lessen stress and anxiety, and boost stamina and endurance. Numerous investigations into the possible advantages of ashwagandha have been carried out. For instance, the ashwagandha administration significantly reduced stress and anxiety symptoms in individuals with a history of chronic stress, according to a 2016 study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. It is crucial to remember that even if ashwagandha might

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Berra, Jorge Luis, Silvia Chernigoy, Karina Alvarez, and Maria Jose Wernisch. "Ashwagandha under fire: A critical scientific analysis of regulatory decisions." International Journal of Ayurveda Research 5, no. 3 (2024): 148–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_192_24.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) is one of the most renowned Ayurvedic medicinal plants, extensively used in traditional Indian medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Sowa Rigpa for millennia. Its medicinal uses of the root are documented in ancient texts such as the Charaka samhita, Sushruta samhita, and various Nighantus. Recognized globally, Ashwagandha is included in numerous pharmacopoeias, including the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), British Pharmacopoeia, and United States Pharmacopoeia. Despite its extensive use and documented benefits, Ashwagandha fa

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Dev, Asish, and Dhanashree Santosh Kadam. "Perspective on Traditional Herbal Medicine – Ashwagandha." Journal of Advances in Bio- pharmaceutics and Pharmacovigilance 4, no. 1 (2022): 9–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.46610/jabp.2022.v04i01.002.

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Herbal medicines comprise of herbs, its materials, preparations, and finished products, that contains main constituents which are parts of plants, plant materials, their combinations. In Ayurveda's medical armamentarium, Ashwagandha remains renowned for improving health and well-being, and has proved to be beneficial in the treatment of many ailments. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) [L. Dunal, Family: Solanaceae] is one of the leading and appreciated therapeutic plant of the Indian Ayurvedic medicine system. Ashwagandha is also called as poisonous gooseberry, winter cherry, and Indian ginseng

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Alam, Fiaz, Asad Ur Rehman, Hina Waheed, and Shazia Malik. "Impact of Ashwagandha in Stress, Depression, and Sports; A Systematic Review." Phytopharmacological Communications 4, no. 01 (2024): 29–40. https://doi.org/10.55627/ppc.004.001.0517.

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Ashwagandha is a well-known traditional medicine and is a part of many formulations in the Ayurveda medicine system. Besides its many medicinal and nutritional uses, the drug has been prescribed to treat stress and depression. The objective of the study is to comprehensively review the use of Ashwagandha in stress, depression, and sports. Due to the presence of multiple nutrients, it has been employed by sportsmen for stamina and strength. The literature was searched by electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The published data from 1987 till date was

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Potocka, Zofia, Aleksandra Borycka, Barbara Jędrzejewska, et al. "Potential clinical usage of ashwagandha root extract: A review." Journal of Education, Health and Sport 29, no. 1 (2023): 35–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/jehs.2023.29.01.004.

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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Ashwagandha, an herb commonly used in traditional Indian medicine, has been gathering attention as a potential drug in various specialties such as psychiatry, neurology, or endocrinology and even as a possible cancer treatment. In this review we aim to summarize reports form recent years on potential clinical usage of Ashwagandha. REVIEW METHODS The literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar online databases. THE STATE OF KNOWLEDGE Several studies evaluating potential pharmacological uses of Ashwagandha root extract

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Prakash, Prahlad V. C., Ravindra Kumar Dhaka, S. B. S. Pandey, and P. Bhatnagar. "Tree Intercrop Interference Studies of Ashwagandha (Withania somanifera L. Dunal) Varieties with Mandarin and Kinnow Based Agroforestry Systems in South-Eastern Region of Rajasthan, India." Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 46, no. 8 (2024): 974–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82784.

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Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera) is a very high-demanded medicinal plant of India which is used in Indian traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha. Recently, Ashwagandha is found a novel alternative in the field of oncology due the presence of “Withanolide A” and “Withaferin A” alkaloids which have cancer-killing properties, however, it has multifarious uses. In India, there is huge gap between demand (7000 tonnes annual) and supply (1500 tonnes annual) of Ashwagandha which leads to encourage farmers for commercial cultivation. In addition, there are

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Dr., Ravinesh Mishra* Ishita Devi Dr. Bhartendu Sharma Priya Sharma. "Ashwagandha: A Review of its Phytochemistry, Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Applications." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3, no. 4 (2025): 1699–710. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15209029.

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Ashwagandha (Within somnifera) is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. Ashwagandha is a highly valued herb in the Indian Ayurvedic medical system. In particular, it is utilized as a nervine tonic and for a variety of illness processes.  Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb that is frequently used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has garnered a lot of attention because of its possible health benefits. Ashwagandha is well-known for its capacity to increase resilience to stress, enhance cognitive function and improve general vitality. Its therapeutic qualities are attributed to the p

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Meher, Sudhanshu Kumar, Banmali Das, Purnendu Panda, G. C. Bhuyan, and M. M. Rao. "Uses ofWithania somnifera(Linn) Dunal (Ashwagandha) in Ayurveda and its Pharmacological Evidences." Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics 8, no. 1 (2016): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2321-5836.2016.00006.9.

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Books on the topic "Ashwagandha Uses"

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Weiss, Paula. Healing Power of Ashwagandha: The Complete Cure Guide on All You Need to Know about Ashwagandha, Uses and Health Benefits. Independently Published, 2021.

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Noveille, Agatha. Complete Guide to Adaptogens: From Ashwagandha to Rhodiola, Medicinal Herbs That Transform and Heal. Adams Media Corporation, 2018.

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Noveille, Agatha. The complete guide to adaptogens: From ashwagandha to rhodiola, medicinal herbs that transform and heal. 2018.

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Yarnell, Eric. Botanicals (Adaptogens and Others) that Support or Stimulate Desire (DRAFT). Edited by Madeleine M. Castellanos. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190225889.003.0023.

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Botanical medicines can play an important role in helping men and women with sexual dysfunction. Marketing hype has distorted their role, and illegal adulteration of herbal products with unlabeled phosphodiesterase type 5-inhibiting drugs is a rampant problem in the marketplace. Research most validates the traditional use of Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) root, Pausinystalia yohimbe (yohimbe) bark, Epimedium spp (horny goat weed) leaf and stem, and Crocus sativus (saffron) stamen for enhancing libido and erectile function. Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root, Turnera diffusa (damiana) leaf, a

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Adaptogens: Education for the Public. Exon Publications, 2025. https://doi.org/10.36255/adaptogens.

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Adaptogens are natural substances, often herbs and roots, believed to help the body manage stress, improve energy levels, and support overall balance. This article provides a complete guide to adaptogens, covering what they are, how they work, and who may benefit from using them. It begins by explaining the historical and scientific background of adaptogens and the criteria they must meet to be considered truly effective. It also describes how adaptogens interact with the body’s stress response systems and highlights well-known examples such as ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, and holy basil, a

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Book chapters on the topic "Ashwagandha Uses"

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Al-Harrasi, Ahmed, Saurabh Bhatia, Sridevi Chigurupati, and Tapan Behl. "Plant Profile, Phytochemistry, and Ethnopharmacological Uses of Ashoka, Ashwagandha, and Amla." In Recent Advances in Natural Products Science. CRC Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003274124-3.

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Rayees, Sheikh, and Fayaz Malik. "Withania somnifera: From Traditional Use to Evidence Based Medicinal Prominence." In Science of Ashwagandha: Preventive and Therapeutic Potentials. Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59192-6_4.

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Dutta, Kallol, Vivek Swarup, and Jean-Pierre Julien. "Potential Therapeutic Use of Withania somnifera for Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis." In Science of Ashwagandha: Preventive and Therapeutic Potentials. Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59192-6_19.

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Gayen, Khokan Chandra, Prabir Jana, and Apurba Giri. "Use of Ashwagandha to Boost Immunity to Combat COVID-19." In Immunity Boosting Functional Foods to Combat COVID-19. CRC Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003242604-4.

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Madhu, Nithar Ranjan, Bhanumati Sarkar, Nikhil Chandra Halder, and Biplab Kumar Behera. "Potential Applications of Traditional Medicinal Plants for Treating Sleep Disorders." In The Basic Handbook of Indian Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine, 2nd ed. International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.52756/bhietm.2023.e02.015.

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Sleep disorders involve conditions such as insomnia, sleep apnoea and restless leg syndrome and they are realised in almost everyone ranging from children to the elderly globally. To this time, folk medicinal practices in India including West Bengal are rich in terms of Ayurveda, Unani and folk medicine: a number of herbs from these practices have been used to cure sleep disorders. Hence, vegetation and herbal medicine like Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis

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Basu, Saikat Kumar, Suparna Sanyal Mukherjee, William Cetzal-Ix, Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez, Peiman Zandi, and Luu Ngoc Sinh. "Indian Medicinal Plants and its Importance to Explore World Wide Mass Education through Integrated Media Learning Process: A Challengeable Envisage at Present Era." In A Basic Overview of Environment and Sustainable Development [Volume: 3], 3rd ed. International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), 2024. https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2024.e03.012.

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Experimentation coincides with the teaching-learning process. According to learning strategies is to be used. The teachers are deplorable in two types of media orientation: teacher–centered strategies and student–centered strategies. The selection of this strategy is closely related to integrating technology and media in a learning process. Specifically, this integration becomes the presentation of a concept by displaying a video of a story or showing how to conjure it up. The student-centred strategy is an activity that involves students in active learning, in which the teacher’s position is

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Nagella, Praveen, Wudali Narashima Sudheer, and Akshatha Banadka. "In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production from Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal." In In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production from Medicinal Plants: Current Trends (Part 2). BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9789815196351124010005.

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Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, commonly known as ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is an important medicinal plant that belongs to the family Solanaceae. Ashwagandha has been used from time immemorial in different systems of medicine and extensively used in the Indian system of medicine, and there is discussion of this plant in different ayurvedic scripts like Charaka samhita, Ashtanga sangraha, etc. The plant is extensively used for anti-aging and general well-being, and also has anti-cancer potential. Ashwagandha is also known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other therapeutic activi

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Kumar Sinha, Ambarish, Hagera Dilnashin, Hareram Birla, and Gaurav Kumar. "Role of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in Neuronal Health." In Indopathy for Neuroprotection: Recent Advances. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9789815050868122010016.

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Neurodegenerative disease refers to the progressive deterioration of neurologic function which leads to loss of speech, vision, hearing, and movement. It is also associated with seizures, eating difficulties, and memory impairment. Natural products have emerged as potential neuroprotective agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases due to the enormous adverse effects associated with pharmacological drugs. Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine, used in India as a general tonic. It contains withanolides, and phytochemicals that may have adaptogenic prop

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Samykannu, Gomathi. "Adaptogens And Their Role In Liver Disease Therapy." In Advancements in Hepatoprotective Herbal Medicines Current Trends, Significance and Future Perspectives. Genome Publications, 2025. https://doi.org/10.61096/978-81-981372-8-9_5.

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Liver diseases, including hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cirrhosis, pose significant global health challenges. Chronic liver damage is often exacerbated by oxidative stress, inflammation, immune dysregulation, and metabolic imbalances. Adaptogens are a class of natural substances known for their ability to enhance the body's resilience to physical, emotional, and environmental stressors. Historically used in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Russian medicine, adaptogens such as Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Rhodiola rosea, Schisandra chinensis, Pa

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Reports on the topic "Ashwagandha Uses"

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Singh, Vineet, and Deepak Mundkinajeddu. Adulteration of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Roots and Extracts. ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, 2019. https://doi.org/10.59520/bapp.bapb/gsha8763.

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The goal of this bulletin is to provide information and/or updates on the issue of adulteration of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Solanaceae) root materials and their extracts to the international herbal products industry and extended natural products community in general. It is intended to complement the previously published work on W. somnifera root and extract adulteration, i.e., the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia monograph by Upton et al.1 and the article by Mundkinajeddu et al.2 by reporting new data on the occurrence of adulteration, the market situation, and its subsequent consequences

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