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 from this plant have been reported for its anticancer properties.Dhuʻl-Q. 19, 1436 AH

Withanolides are a group of at least 300 naturally occurring steroids built on an ergostane skeleton. They occur as secondary metabolites primarily in genera of the Nightshade family, for example in the tomatillo.

Withania somnifera, commonly called ashwagandha, is a winter cherry tropical to the Solanaceae family that is used in treating a wide variety of illnesses including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, stress, arthritic diseases, and cancer.

Common Name(s): Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha, Vedic. Indian Ginseng.

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Ashwagandha is Sanskrit for smell of the horse, which refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera, and it’s also known by several other names, including Indian ginseng and winter cherry.Rab. I 6, 1441 AH

The leaves are reported to contain five unidentified alkaloids (yield 0.09%), chlorogenic acid, calystegines (nitrogen-containing polyhydroxylated heterocyclic compounds) withanone, condensed tannin and flavonoids. The berries have amino acids.Raj. 10, 1430 AH

Triethylene glycol, an active component of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) leaves, is responsible for sleep induction.Jum. I 19, 1438 AH

How to use Ashwagandha

1. Ashwagandha Tablets. Take 1 Ashwagandha tablet or as prescribed by the doctor. with warm milk or water after taking food twice a day.
2. Ashwagandha Capsules. Take 1 Ashwagandha capsule or as prescribes by the doctor. with warm milk or water after taking food twice a day.
3. Ashwagandha Powder (Churna)

somnifera grows well in sandy loam or light red soil, having pH 7.5-8.0 with good drainage. It can be cultivated between 600-1200 m altitudes. The semi-tropical areas receiving 500-750 mm rainfall are suitable for cultivation of this rained crop. The crop requires dry season during its growing period.Rab. I 26, 1437 AH

The leaves of Withania somnifera contained four morphologically distinct trichome types: glandular capitate, non-glandular dendritic (branched), non-glandular bicellular and non-glandular multicellular trichomes.