The Phytochemical Constituents of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha)
Journal Title: Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Withania somnifera is a well known Indian medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of many clinical conditions in India. Unani system of medicine, roots of Withania somnifera commonly known as Asgand are used for the medicinal properties. Two varieties of Asgand have been mentioned in classical Unani literatue: 1) Asgand Nagori and 2) Asgand Dakani. Asgand Nagori is preferred for its more potential medicinal properties. The roots of Withania somnifera consist primarily of compounds known as withanolides, which are believed to account for its extraordinary medicinal properties.
Authors and Affiliations
Sheetal Singh| B Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University Jaipur, Rajasthan (India), Hansa Choudhary| B Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University Jaipur, Rajasthan (India), Komal Wadhawan| B Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University Jaipur, Rajasthan (India)
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