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The effects of camel chymosin and Withania coagulans extract on camel and bovine milk cheeses

Scientific Reports, 2021
Withania coagulans (W. coagulans) extract and camel chymosin have aspartic protease capable of coagulating milk for cheese production. This study investigated the quality of camel and bovine milk cheeses coagulated using Withania extracts, came chymosin,
Mustapha Mbye, Huda Mohamed, Abdul Raziq, Afaf Kamal-Eldin   +3 more
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Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal whole-plant extract demonstrates acceptable non-clinical safety in rat 28-day subacute toxicity evaluation under GLP-compliance

Scientific Reports, 2022
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) is widely used in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha systems of medicines due to its therapeutic application in numerous ailments.
Acharya Balkrishna, Sandeep Sinha, Jyotish Srivastava, Anurag Varshney   +3 more
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Review of phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Ethiopian medicinal plants

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Ethiopia possesses a rich ethnobotanical heritage and diverse medicinal flora that play an important role in traditional healthcare. Many Ethiopian medicinal plants contain bioactive phytochemicals with potential antioxidant properties. This capital of indigenous knowledge has contributed to the documentation of different medicinal plants that
Endalamaw Yihune, Amare Bitew Mekonnen, Getahun Yemata   +2 more
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Biochemical Evaluation of Withania somnifera Root Powder on Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats

Makara Journal of Health Research, 2015
The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the biochemical effect of Withania somnifera Linn. Solanaceae, commonly known as ashwagandha on adjuvant induced arthritic rats.
Mahaboobkhan Rasool, Palaninathan Varalakshmi   +1 more
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Gymnema sylvestre: Bioactive constituents, health benefits, and emerging applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex‐Schult., commonly known as “gurmar” or “sugar destroyer,” belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. This review synthesizes ethnomedicinal evidence with contemporary pharmacological studies, to evaluate the therapeutic properties and mechanistic actions ...
Faiza Saeed, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Hassan Raza, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Nimra Haroon, Entessar Mohammad Al Jbawi   +5 more
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Combined effect of Withania somnifera and Syzygium cumini on hyperlipidemic patients

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background: Plants have long been used as natural remedies for various diseases. Withania somnifera and Syzygium cumini are known for their potential therapeutic effects, particularly in managing lipid disorders.
Khizra Zubair, Faiqa Zafar, Summaya Saif, Uzma Khaliq, Hamna Syed, Amna Sarfraz, Shah Rukh Sultan, Muhammad Imran Hussain, Tanzeela Nisar   +8 more
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Phytoremedial effect of Withania somnifera against arsenic-induced testicular toxicity in Charles Foster rats [PDF]

Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 2015
Objective: The main objective of the current study was to observe the ameliorative effect of Withania somnifera on arsenic-induced testicular toxicity by exploring the crucial parameters such as sperm counts, sperm motility, hormonal assay and lipid ...
Arun Kumar, Ranjit Kumar, Mohammad Samuir Rahman, Mohammad Asif Iqubal, Gautam Anand, Pintoo Kumar Niraj, Mohammad Ali   +6 more
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Determination of major and trace elements in the indigenous medicinal plant Withania somnifera and their possible correlation with therapeutic activity

Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 2009
Withania somnifera (family Solanaceae) has been studied to determine major and trace elements and their possible correlation with therapeutic value of the plant. Nine trace elements were determined in Withania somnifera.
Khaula Shirin, Saima Imad, Sheraz Shafiq, Kaneez Fatima   +3 more
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From nature to nanoscale: advances, challenges, and preclinical translation of nanofiber drug delivery systems containing plant‐derived active ingredients

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Since the early 1960s, nanotechnology has been a critical area of science, allowing for the development of sophisticated nanomaterials. Nanofibers, one of the most widely used nanotechnological drug delivery systems, have emerged as a highly versatile platform within modern pharmaceutical sciences.
Heybet Kerem Polat, Yasin Turanlı, Nihat Kurt, Sefa Gözcü, Emre Tunçel, Hilal Bacanak, Eren Aytekin, Sedat Ünal   +7 more
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Immunomodulatory Properties of Withania somnifera: Regulation of Innate Immune Cells and Clinical Implications

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
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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