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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
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of hepatoprotective potential of aqueous extract of Withania somnifera in albino rats [PDF]

, 2021
Background: Hepatic diseases are a major cause of morbidity and disability of work force throughout the world. The treatment of hepatic diseases with standard drugs poses the risk of toxicity on various organ systems.
Sharma, Monica, Goel, Raj Kumar, Saxena, K. K., Vishwakarma, Pinki, Gaur, Anand   +4 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
doaj   +1 more source

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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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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +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
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Withania somnifera derived natural products as promising inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pantothenate Kinase-PanK: An integrated in silico and in vitro approach

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Background: 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
doaj   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

Safety of 12-Months Administration of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) Standardized Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Prospective, Observational Study. [PDF]

Phytother Res
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)
Salve J, Kale S, Prajapati BL, Sparavigna A, Savant M, Ademola J, Langade D.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources