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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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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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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
Babli Halder, Shruti Singh, Suman S Thakur   +2 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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Proximate Nutritive Values and Mineral Components of Withania Somnifera (Linn.) Dunal

E-Journal of Chemistry, 2010
Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal is a subtropical shrub with important medicinal properties. The nutritive value and the elemental composition of different parts of plants, Withania somnifera which are grown in two distinct geographical regions ...
S. R. Krishnamurthy, P. Sarala
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Major biochemical constituents of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract: A review of chemical analysis

Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 2023
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a very popular medicinal herb originated mainly in India and found in the Middle East and parts of Africa. Ashwagandha has gained recognition as the most revered plant in Ayurvedic medicine.
Abdelwahed Mahmoud Tareq, Hegazy Maha A., Mohamed Ekram H.   +2 more
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Safety of 12‐Months Administration of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Standardized Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Prospective, Observational Study

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha, an adaptogen, is an important herb of Ayurveda used as a Rasayana for its various health benefits. This prospective, multi‐center, observational clinical study evaluates the safety (clinical and laboratory) of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) on long‐term administration over 12 months. Male and female adults (N = 191)
Jaising Salve, Sanjeev Kale, Banwari Lal Prajapati, Adele Sparavigna, Mark Savant, John Ademola, Deepak Langade   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 1: A Regulatory Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the last decade, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) has been brought under increasing scrutiny by EU regulators regarding its safety for the use in food supplements, culminating in a recent recommendation for an Article 8 procedure according to Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 in the European Union (EU).
T. Brendler, R. Al‐Mondhiry, L. Lang, R. Marles, M. Tallon, A. Raghu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source