Withania somnifera

About: Withania somnifera is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2116 publications have been published within this topic receiving 43404 citations. The topic is also known as: Ashwaganda & Indian ginseng.

Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well‐being and sexual performance in adult males: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: In Ayurveda, ashwagandha is a popular plant for promoting youthful energy, longevity, and overall well‐being. It is also an excellent aphrodisiac herb that aids in the improvement and maintenance of normal sexual health. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of ashwagandha root extract on improving sexual health in adult males.

Novel herbal composition

Abstract: Disclosed herein is synergistic herbal composition comprising extracts of herbal ingredients of Tribulus terrestris, Withania somnifera, Curculigo orchioides, Mucuna pruriens, Asparagus adscendens, Asteracantha longifolia, Asphaltum, and optionally the extracts of Piper longum and Anagclus pyrethrum for the treatment of disorders associated with Male Sexual Dysfunction.

Analyzing the Efficacy of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Growth of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera Dunal.)

Abstract: Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera Dunal.) is an important medicinal plant whose roots are prescribed as medicine for several disorders of females, bronchitis, dropsy, stomach problems, lung inflammation, tuberculosis, arthritis, skin diseases and male impotency. The present experiment was designed to work out a suitable dose of organic manures and fertilizers for ashwagandha. Treatments consisted of nitrogenous (N) and phosphatic (P) fertilizers at 20 kg ha -1 and 40 kg ha -1 each, and two levels of farm yard manure (FYM) and vermicompost and combinations thereof, along with control. The treatments were replicated thrice in Randomized Block Design. Results revealed that application of 40 kg ha -1 of N and P each as urea and SSP + 2.5 t ha -1 vermicompost registered significant values for plant height, number of branches per plant, leaf area, yield attributing traits, root (8.60 q ha -1 ) and seed yield (85.6 kg ha -1 ) as well as soil physical properties like organic carbon, hydraulic conductivity and water retention at 33 and 1500kpa besides the highest B:C ratio (2.57).

Evolution of indian ginseng against different bacteria and fungi

Abstract: Different parts (root, stem, leaf, flower, unripen fruit, ripen fruit and calyx) of Withania somnifera (RUBL-20668) were evaluated for their antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) properties. The dried and powdered parts were successively extracted using soxhlet assembly then antibacterial and antifungal activities were investigated with by both disc diffusion and serial dilution methods against the Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Gram-ve), Bacillus subtilis (Gram+ve), Enterobactor aerogens (Gram-ve) and one fungi Aspergillus flavus. The extract of W. somnifera significantly inhibited these important bacteria and fungi to varying degrees. Maximum extracts were showed highest activity against P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis. The inhibitory effect is very identical in magnitude and comparable with that of standard antibiotics. Gentamycin, the standard antibacterial drug used was effective in inhibiting these bacteria. The effect on P. Aeruginosa, B. subtilis and E. aerogens were comparable to that of gentamycin. Ketoconazole, the standard antifungal used was effective against the fungi (A. flavus).