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[[File:ashwagandha.jpg|thumb|right|''Ashwagandha'']]
 
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'''Withania somnifera''' is a herb which is being used in ayurvedic medicines since our ancient times. it plays a major role in the regulation of '''''vata dosha''''' which is one of the fundamental bioelement.
  
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'''Ashwagandha''' is a herb which is being used in [[ayurvedic medicine]]s since our ancient times. The scientific name of this herb is '''''Withania somnifera'''''. In '''''Tridosha''''' it plays a major role in the regulation of '''''vata dosha''''' which is one of the fundamental bioelement.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.
  
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This fantabulous herb has a various health benefits, some of them are listed below:
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==Chemical Composition==
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The ashwagandha consists of alkaloids and steroidal lactones. Withanine is the main alkaloid, where as somniferine, somnine, somniferinine, withananine, pseudo-withanine, tropine, pseudo tropine, choline, cuscohygrine, isopelletierine, anaferine, anahydrine<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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*The root of this herb has an adaptogen quality, which strengthens our immune system and controls anxiety.
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==Common names==
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*This herb can be used in healing wounds and joint pains.
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
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*Consuming this herb as a dietary supplement can help us in fighting with 'insomania' which is commonly called as 'sleeplessness'.
 
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*It contains a various compounds which are collectively called as 'withanolides' which impedes the growth of cancer cells.
 
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*Due to its anti-oxidant features, it can also be used in anti-aging and scalp therapies.
 
  
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==Medicinal Uses==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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*'''Marks''' - Is there any old marks in the body, by applying ashwagandha's fresh root paste to that mark can give results.
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===Rasa===
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*'''Piles''' - Consuming the juice of ashwagandha's leaves about 4 to 6 spoon twice a day can cure piles .
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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Ashwagandha has a medicinal quality to cure many other diseases like :-
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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*'''Weakness in kids''', '''Head ache''', '''Sleeplessness''', '''Low B.P''',... etc
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are alternate, simple, margins entire to slightly wavy, broadly ovate, obovate or oblong, 30-80 mm long and 20-50 mm broad}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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==common name==
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Bisexual|2-5 mm long|Yellow|5|The 1-7 inconspicuous bisexual flowers appear at the leaf nodes on 2-5 mm long stalks}}
  
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*'''English''' - Winter cherry
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===Fruit===
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*'''Kannada''' - ಅಶ್ವಗಂಧ
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{{Fruit||5-8 mm|The fruit is a hairless spherical berry|orange-red to red when ripe and enclosed by the enlarged calyx|-}}
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* '''Hindi''' - असगंधा
 
  
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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A fairly easily grown plant, it requires a warm sheltered position in full sun and a well-drained moderately fertile soil<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Open places}}, {{Commonly seen|disturbed areas}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Amukkira (Tamil- அமுக்கிரா) (21775623692).jpg
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Amukkuram (Malayalam- അമുക്കുരം) (21761211786).jpg
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An image of Withania somnifera.JPG
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Ashvagandha (Sanskrit- अश्वगन्धा) (21787388435).jpg
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Ashvagandha.jpg
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.cricketfundas.com/health-fundas/ashwagandha-chemical-constituents-uses-and-synonyms/ "Chemical constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://pza.sanbi.org/withania-somnifera "plant description"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Withania+somnifera "Cultivation details"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/withania-somnifera Withania somnifera on science direct]
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* [https://nootriment.com/ashwagandha-leaves/ Withania somnifera on nootriment.com]
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* [http://withaniasomnifera.com/ Withania somnifera on withaniasomnifera.com]
  
 
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Revision as of 13:54, 16 June 2018

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera is a herb which is being used in ayurvedic medicines since our ancient times. it plays a major role in the regulation of vata dosha which is one of the fundamental bioelement.

Uses

Wounds, Cuts, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats

Parts Used

Dried Folaige, Whole herb.

Chemical Composition

The ashwagandha consists of alkaloids and steroidal lactones. Withanine is the main alkaloid, where as somniferine, somnine, somniferinine, withananine, pseudo-withanine, tropine, pseudo tropine, choline, cuscohygrine, isopelletierine, anaferine, anahydrine[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple The leaves are alternate, simple, margins entire to slightly wavy, broadly ovate, obovate or oblong, 30-80 mm long and 20-50 mm broad

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual 2-5 mm long Yellow 5 The 1-7 inconspicuous bisexual flowers appear at the leaf nodes on 2-5 mm long stalks

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
5-8 mm The fruit is a hairless spherical berry orange-red to red when ripe and enclosed by the enlarged calyx - {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A fairly easily grown plant, it requires a warm sheltered position in full sun and a well-drained moderately fertile soil[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Open places, disturbed areas.

Photo Gallery

  • Amukkira (Tamil- அமுக்கிரா) (21775623692).jpg
  • Amukkuram (Malayalam- അമുക്കുരം) (21761211786).jpg
  • An image of Withania somnifera.JPG
  • Ashvagandha (Sanskrit- अश्वगन्धा) (21787388435).jpg
  • Ashvagandha.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg

References

  1. ↑ "Chemical constituents"
  2. ↑ "plant description"
  3. ↑ "Cultivation details"

External Links

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