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Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

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