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Effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to acute isolation and long-term crowding conditions

Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Background Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herbal supplement that has been utilized in traditional medicine systems for thousands of years. Chronic treatment with ashwagandha may have anti-anxiety potential; however, whether acute exposure to ...
Maureen L. Petrunich-Rutherford
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Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 4880-4897, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
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The Effect of Chronic Oral Administration of Withania Somnifera Root on Learning and Memory in Diabetic Rats Using Passive Avoidance Test

پزشکی بالینی ابن سینا, 2006
Introduction & Objective: Diabetes mellitus (especially type I) is accompanied with disturbances in learning, memory, and cognitive skills in the human society and experimental animals.
Mehrdad Roghani, Tourandokht Baluchnejadmojarad, Mohsen Khalili, Seyyedeh Fatemeh Mahdavi Salimi   +3 more
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Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera )

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 5030-5047, August 2026.
Sensoril, an aqueous root and leaf extract of ashwagandha showed no evidence of mutagenicity in the in vitro Ames assay, was negative in the in vitro micronucleus, in vivo mammalian bone marrow chromosome aberration assays, and was well tolerated in the rat at up to 4000 mg/kg BW/day when administered orally for a period of 90 days. The data from these
Mukesh Summan, Candace L. Doepker, Gregory P. Brorby   +2 more
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Safety of 8‐Week Administration With Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Adults With Stress and Anxiety: Findings From a Prospective, Randomized, Multi‐Center, Double‐Blinded, Placebo‐Controlled Study

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 5005-5015, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) has been recognized for enhancing physical strength, mental well‐being, and overall vitality. Despite its long‐standing use across generations, some clinical reports have noted occasional adverse events. This study compared the safety and tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) in healthy adults.
Ketan Pakhale, Jaising Salve, John Ademola, Jose Parraca, Deepak Langade   +4 more
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Evaluation the effect of amitriptyline and/or ashwagandha on body weight in male rats

Al-SalamJournal for Medical Science, 2023
study aims to examine and compare the effects of amitriptyline and ashwagandha on body weight in male rats by measurement weight for 4 weeks after their exposure to these two compound.
Ghada A. Taqa, Ismail R. Idrees
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Laser‐Enabled Biotechnology Platforms for Climate‐Resilient Crop Production: Mechanistic Insights and Future Prospects

Food and Energy Security, Volume 15, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses a major threat to global food security through extreme weather events, expanding pathogen ranges, and increased agrochemical dependency. This review highlights the emerging role of laser biotechnology as a sustainable and precise strategy to enhance crop resilience and productivity under climate stress.
Temoor Ahmed, Yumeng Lei, Muhammad Noman, Zhitao Li, Gabrijel Ondrasek, Muhammad Shafiq Shahid, Branko Petrinec, Xingjiang Qi, Bin Li, Yetong Qi   +9 more
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Body Weight Management in Adults Under Chronic Stress Through Treatment With Ashwagandha Root Extract

Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2017
Chronic stress has been associated with a number of illnesses, including obesity. Ashwagandha is a well-known adaptogen and known for reducing stress and anxiety in humans.
Dnyanraj Choudhary MD, Sauvik Bhattacharyya MPharm, PhD, Kedar Joshi MD   +2 more
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Treatment With Ashwagandha‐Derived Exosome‐Like Nanovesicles Up‐Regulates VEGF‐A Production and Promotes Human Hair Growth Ex Vivo

Experimental Dermatology, Volume 35, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Human‐derived exosomes show promise for hair loss treatment but may pose safety concerns, including inflammatory responses and pathogen transmission. Here, we investigated whether plant‐derived exosomes, whose isolation can be standardized, and which show lower compositional complexity and no immunogenicity, represent a valid alternative.
Alizée Le Riche, Janina Nienhaus, Marta Silva e Sousa, Hanieh Erdmann, Ilaria Piccini, Luisa Z. Collins, Richard Barfoot, Pedro L. Oseliero‐Filho, Deepikka Senthilkumar, Meiyappan Lakshmanan, Marta Bertolini, Janin Edelkamp, Giorgio Dell‘Acqua   +12 more
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A feasible procedure to detect widespread wrong labeling of Ashwagandha root extracts in dietary supplements

Exploration of Foods and Foodomics
Aim: Ashwagandha is a widely recognized medicinal plant in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine. These extracts, which are concentrated forms of the root, contain specified withanolides (WLs) at a 5% median concentration on their packaging ...
Bernhard Thalhamer, Markus Himmelsbach, Benjamin Schatzmann, Christian Klampfl, Wolfgang Buchberger   +4 more
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