A comprehensive analysis of ethnopharmacological and pharmacotherapeutics of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha)

Saha, Aloke; Moitra, Susmita; Kundu, Susmita

doi:10.52756/bhietm.2022.e01.002

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“… Leaves: The simple, somewhat wavy margined leaves are placed intermittently (opposite on blooming stems) and narrow into the 5-20mm long petioles, and are generally broadly oval or oblong in shape, 29-80mm long and 21-50mm broad, depending on the variety. It is sometimes referred to as stellate tomentose, and it is a greyish, under shrub that grows to 30-150cm in height and has long woody tuberous roots that are stellate in shape [17][18][19] .…”

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A Comprehensive Scientific Claims on Ethnobotany, Phytochemical Pharmacological and Toxicology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal

Hussain¹,

Al‐Qahtani

Ahmad

et al. 2023

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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For more than 3,000 years, Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, has been utilised in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine. It belongs to the ginger family. Dry powder, crude extract, and refined metabolites of the plant have all demonstrated potential therapeutic advantages in animal trials because it is a medicinal plant. Withanolides are the primary metabolites of the plant, and they are responsible for the therapeutic effects of the herb. Despite the fact that other review papers on this plant have previously been published, this review article is being provided in order to gather all of based on the most recent data on its pharmacological and phytochemical effects, which have been investigated using a variety of approaches. According to research, Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, anti-parkinsonian, anti-oxidant, and memory-boosting properties, and anticancer effects in addition to other benefits. Other effects, such as immunomodulation, hypolipidemia, antimicrobial activity, Investigations have also been done on cardiovascular defence, sexual behaviour, tolerance, and reliance. These outcomes are extremely encouraging, and they recommend more research into this herb to confirm these results and find further potential medicinal characteristics. Clinical studies including the use of ashwagandha for a number of illnesses should be carried out as well. The new evidence on its pharmacological and phytochemical activities is described in the current publication. In order to give thorough information on the ethnobotany, traditional applications, phytochemistry, and pharmacological efficacy of the medicinal plant, W. somnifera, from reliable sources, the present review has primary objectives. Keywords: Withania somnifera, Solanaceae, traditional claim, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, phytopharmacology

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“…The 5-lobed, constrictly campanulate, 5-8mm-long, pale yellow to yellow-green corolla has five petals [19][20][21] .…”

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A Comprehensive Scientific Claims on Ethnobotany, Phytochemical Pharmacological and Toxicology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal

Hussain¹,

Al‐Qahtani

Ahmad

et al. 2023

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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Mosquitocidal Activity of Medicinal Plants

Pramanik,

Bhowmik,

Roy

2023

The Basic Handbook of Indian Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine

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Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are one of the dangerous vectors that spread many life-threatening diseases like malaria, yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, filariasis, encephalitis, West Nile Virus infection etc. To control these vectors, many chemical pesticides or insecticides are available in the market but recent works confirmed that these are actually very harmful to environment. It is also revealed that the mosquitoes are increasing their resistance power against these pesticides or insecticides. So, there has been growing interest in the use of extracts of medicinal plant parts as alternatives to insecticides or pesticides due to their biodegradability and adaptability to environmental as well as health conditions.

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Exploring the Ethnobotanical Resources of Indian Sundarbans: An Insight into Medicinal Plants

Biswas,

Sarkar,

Sarkar

et al. 2023

The Basic Handbook of Indian Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine

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The Indian Sundarbans, a unique ecosystem comprising mangrove forests and diverse habitats, harbors an extensive array of medicinal plants with profound healing properties. This chapter navigates through the rich source of indigenous medicinal plants of the Sundarbans like Hogla, Hetal, Goran, Bain, Sundari, etc. outlining their traditional uses and potential therapeutic applications. Focusing on the roles of these plants in local healthcare practices, we tried to combine traditional wisdom with current scientific insights that hold great potential for pharmaceutical advancements. Different bioactive compounds (alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids) produced by medicinal mangroves have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer activities and other health-care potentials. Threats of habitat degradation, climate change, and anthropogenic activities pose grave risks to the existence of these invaluable plants, warranting immediate attention to safeguard their biodiversity. In a world where consumers are increasingly seeking natural and sustainable alternatives to promote their health, using plants as a medicinal source is commercially and environmentally feasible.

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A comprehensive analysis of ethnopharmacological and pharmacotherapeutics of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha)

Cited by 9 publications

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A Comprehensive Scientific Claims on Ethnobotany, Phytochemical Pharmacological and Toxicology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal

A Comprehensive Scientific Claims on Ethnobotany, Phytochemical Pharmacological and Toxicology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal

Mosquitocidal Activity of Medicinal Plants

Exploring the Ethnobotanical Resources of Indian Sundarbans: An Insight into Medicinal Plants

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