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Ancient Remedies, Modern Medicine: A Review of Antidiabetic, Cardioprotective, and Antimicrobial Activities of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera), Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Biology
Simple Summary This article explores the potential health benefits of four traditionally recognized medicinal plants—date palm, tomato, fenugreek, and ashwagandha.
Seham M. Al Raish, Razan S. Almasri, Alaa S. Bedir   +2 more
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
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Ashwagandha under fire: A critical scientific analysis of regulatory decisions

International Journal of Ayurveda Research
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.
Jorge Luis Berra, Silvia Chernigoy, Karina Alvarez, Maria Jose Wernisch   +3 more
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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
doaj   +1 more source

Adaptogenic and Immunomodulatory Activity of Ashwagandha Root Extract: An Experimental Study in an Equine Model

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L. Dunal.) is an important “Rasayana” of Ayurveda. The roots are extensively used as an adaptogen and for different health issues.
G. Priyanka, B. Anil Kumar, M. Lakshman, V. Manvitha, B. Kala Kumar   +4 more
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Musculoskeletal (Mal)adaptations in Response to a > 30 000‐km Running Challenge

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Volume 17, Issue 5, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Ultra‐endurance sports are increasingly popular, yet the long‐term physiological consequences of sustained extreme training loads remain poorly understood. In particular, the effects of prolonged ultra‐endurance exercise on skeletal muscle structure, function and molecular remodelling are largely unknown.
Tomas Venckunas, Thomas Chaillou, Leonardo Cesanelli, Danguole Satkunskiene, Saulius Rutkauskas, Audrius Snieckus, Petras Minderis, Darja Nikitina, Jurgita Skieceviciene, Juozas Kupcinskas, Lorenz Webersberger, Johanna T. Lanner, Mantas Mickevicius, Birutė Gumauskiene, Asta Kuzmickaite, Andrejus Subocius, Sigitas Kamandulis   +16 more
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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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Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood

Nutrients
Background: Ashwagandha has been reported to reduce stress and attenuate cognitive decline associated with inflammation and neurodegeneration in clinical populations.
Megan Leonard, B. Dickerson, Landry Estes, Drew E. Gonzalez, V. Jenkins, Sarah E Johnson, Dante Xing, Choongsung Yoo, Joungbo Ko, M. Purpura, R. Jäger, Mark Faries, Wesley Kephart, R. Sowinski, Christopher J. Rasmussen, R. Kreider   +15 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Immunomodulatory Properties of Withania somnifera: Regulation of Innate Immune Cells and Clinical Implications

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 10, Page 5951-5972, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS), commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a prominent medicinal herb in Ayurveda, with extensive therapeutic potential attributed to its diverse phytochemical profile. This review critically examines the immunomodulatory properties of WS, focusing on innate immune cell populations, including neutrophils, eosinophils,
Rana Yukta, Sonalika Gupta, Gagandeep Kaur, Partha Sarathi Mondal, Milirani Das, Anagha Ranade, Alok Kumar Srivastava, Sachin Kumar, Manoj Kumar Barthwal, Madhu Dikshit   +9 more
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Dietary Patterns and Food Choices of Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in New Zealand

JGH Open, Volume 10, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims This study aimed to assess current dietary patterns in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in New Zealand and to evaluate associations with current self‐reported disease activity and well‐being. Methods A prospective online survey was conducted using validated dietary data collection instruments.
Peter Vivian Acire, Angharad Vernon‐Roberts, Andrew S. Day   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source