The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
BJPsych OpenBackground Withania somnifera (WS) is considered an adaptogen agent with reported antistress, cognition facilitating and anti-inflammatory properties, which may be beneficial in the treatment of mental disorders.
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Withania somnifera Root Extract Has Potent Cytotoxic Effect against Human Malignant Melanoma Cells. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 In Ayurveda, Withania somnifera is commonly known as Ashwagandha, its roots are specifically used in medicinal and clinical applications. It possesses numerous therapeutic actions which include anti-inflammatory, sedative, hypnotic and narcotic. Extracts
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Virology Journal, 2023 Background Several anti-retroviral drugs are available against Human immunodeficiency virus type-1, but have multiple adverse side effects. Hence, there is an incessant compulsion for effectual anti-retroviral agents with minimal or no intricacy ...
Pratiksha Jadaun +8 more
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Exploring Withania somnifera derived natural products as promising inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pantothenate Kinase-PanK: An integrated in silico and in vitro approach [PDF]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineBackground: Tuberculosis remains a pervasive and enduring global health challenge, with the alarming rise of drug-resistant variants. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.
Ankita Singh, Usha Mina, Pardeep Yadav
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Systematic review and network meta-analysis of the effects of plant active substance on quality of life in breast cancer patients [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyBackgroundPlant-derived active substances are increasingly recognized as potential adjuvant therapies in breast cancer treatment, with emerging evidence suggesting their positive impact on both treatment outcomes and quality of life (QoL).
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Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study Comparing the Bioavailability of 4 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Extracts in Healthy Adults Under Fasting Condition [PDF]
Current Therapeutic ResearchBackground: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, commonly known as ashwagandha, is a well-known plant in ayurvedic medicine, widely valued for its therapeutic potential. Although numerous clinical studies have explored its diverse health benefits, limited data
Priyank Rathi, MD, Se-Kwon Kim, PhD
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has killed huge populations throughout the world and acts as a high-risk factor for elderly and young immune-suppressed patients.
Manali Singh +16 more
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NAJFNR, 2022 Background: Withania somnifera has been used as an ergogenic resource in recent years. In this scenario, a systematic literature review is justified to compile the findings in the scientific literature and to evaluate the methodological quality of these
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Evaluation of Analgesic Activity of Standardised Aqueous Extract of Withania somnifera in Healthy Human Volunteers using Mechanical Pain Model [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Introduction: Drugs commonly used for pain management are associated with adverse effects. Experimental pain models in human healthy volunteers are advantageous for early evaluation of analgesics. Studies with Withania somnifera have demonstrated that it
Manjunath Nookala Krishna murthy +3 more
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WITHANOLIDES OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA L. DUNAL GROWING WILD IN EGYPT [PDF]
Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assiut University, 1984 Three Withanolides (Substances A,B, and C) were isolated from the alcoholic extract of the Egyptian Withania somnifera wild plants. Substance A and substance C were identified by IR, NMR and Mass spectral data.
H. Kadry, M. El-Olemy
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