Mumbai,
Maharashtra,
India
Mumbai,
Maharashtra,
India
Botanical name: Withania somnifera
Family: Solanaceae
Common Name: Ashwagandha, Withania, Indian Ginseng
Part used: Roots
Phytochemicals: Withaferin A, Withanolide A, Withanolide B, Withanoside IV, 12, Deoxy Withastramonolide, Withanoside
Final Product:
Alkaloids- 1%
Withanoid-1.5%
Category: Memory Support, Stress Management
Uses:
Various compounds isolated from Withania Somnifera (trivially named Withanolides) are now being investigated as highly promising and non-toxic anti-tumoral drugs.
The remarkable immuno-modulating properties of Withania Somnifera (Ashvaganda) are also being clinically investigated.
Chinese medicine recommends the root in cases of : nervousism, insomnia, weakness, anemia, rheumatic pains, general debility, impotence and infertility among other conditions
In Ayurveda, Withania somnifera is classified as a rasayana and expected to promote physical and mental health.
It rejuvenates the body in debilitated conditions and increase longevity.
It is used as anti stress agent.