The Literary Study on Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) - A Review Article

Authors

  • Tarun Choudhary PG Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna, Govt. Auto, Dhanwantari Ayurveda College, Ujjain, M.P. Author
  • Shiromani Mishra Guide & Asso. Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, Govt. Auto, Dhanwantari Ayurveda College, Ujjain, M.P. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Ashwagandha, Neuro regenerative, Anti-stress etc

Abstract

As a Rasayana, Ashwagandha is a highly appreciated plant in the Indian Ayurvedic medical system.  It's used for a variety of ailments, but most notably as a nervine tonic. Many scientific investigations  on its adaptogenic and anti-stress properties have been conducted in light of these findings. It has been  demonstrated to aid youngsters with memory impairments as well as senior persons with memory loss.  It's also been demonstrated to help those with neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Huntington's,  and Alzheimer's disease. The drug possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, cardio protective, anti stress, tranquilizer-like sedative characteristics and has been shown to be an effective treatment for  malignant development in numerous organs. 

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Published

2021-06-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 6 (2021): International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga (JUN) 2021

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

Choudhary, T., & Mishra, S. (2021). The Literary Study on Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) - A Review Article. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 4(6), 99-103. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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