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- Title
A review: Phytochemicals and bioactivities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).
- Authors
Khushboo; Manisha; Malik, Aman; Raghav, Neera; Mor, Nitika
- Abstract
Ashwagandha is scientifically known as Withania somnifera (WS); a crucial medicinal plant reported in the Indian traditional medicinal system, Ayurveda. It possesses a diverse range of phytochemicals, making it abundant in bioactive compounds. Its bioactive substances are withanolides and alkaloids which play a crucial role in pharmacological actions. Owing to this, ashwagandha possesses a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities to be shown including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-stress, immunomodulatory, reproductive stimulator, antioxidant, adaptogenic, neuroprotective, anti-aging, anti-diabetic, and endocrinological activities and among others. This review compiles the chemical composition and biological role of this wonderful medicinal plant in the treatment of various ailments. The combinatorial therapies of this plant extract with other bioactive compounds have been also addressed.
- Subjects
WITHANIA somnifera; PHYTOCHEMICALS; MEDICINAL plants; BIOACTIVE compounds; PLANT extracts; WITHANOLIDES
- Publication
Chemistry & Biology Interface, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 2, p19
- ISSN
2249-4820
- Publication type
Article