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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – a herb with versatile medicinal properties empowering human physical and mental health
Introduction. Ashwagandha is a rasayana of Ayurveda system of medicines. It is a real potent regenerative tonic possessing
several pharmacological properties like neuro-protective, anti-stress, anti-arthritic, antitumor, analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
Objective. To illustrate applications and limitations of Ashwagandha in detail.
Materials and method. Data was collected from various review and research publications. Literature review involved
animal studies and human studies. Emphasis was given on versatility of medicinal properties.
Results. Ashwagandha plays an important role in improving quality of life and performance at work and possess several
pharmacologic actions. Each part of this herb i.e. from root to fruit possess medicinal properties.
Conclusions. Ashwagandha possesses wide variety of therapeutic uses in each and every system of human body. The plant
has also been widely studied for its various pharmacological activities like antioxidant, anxiolytic, adaptogen, memory
enhancing, antiparkinsonian, antiinflammatory, antitumor properties. Irrespective of such large network of benefits this
herb has some limitations of use in certain situations