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Withania somnifera - 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.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Weight loss}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Joint pain}}, {{Uses|Sexual debility}}, {{Uses|Thyroid}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Increases strength}}, {{Uses|Rejuvinative}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}, {{Uses|Weakness}}, {{Uses|Aphrodisiac}}.
'''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==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried folaige}}.
==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<ref name="chemical composition"/>
This fantabulous herb has a various health benefits==Common names=={{Common names|kn= ಅಂಗಾರ ಬೇರು Angara beru, some of them are listed below:ಅಶ್ವಗಂಧ Ashwagandha|ml= Amukkuram, Pevetti|sa= Ashvagandha|ta= Amukkira |te= Ashwagandha|hi= Asgandh, Ashwagandha|en=Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng|mr=Ashwagandha, Askanda|gu= Aksand, Asvagandha}}<ref name="Common names"/>
*The root of this herb has an adaptogen quality==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, which strengthens our immune system and controls anxiety.*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 antiKarma -oxidant featuresPharmacological activity, it can also be used in antiPrabhava -aging and scalp therapiesTherepeutics.===Dravya===
==Medicinal Uses=Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava===
*'''Marks''' - Is there any old marks in the body, by applying ashwagandha's fresh root paste to that mark can give results. ==Habit==*'''Piles''' - Consuming the juice of ashwagandha's leaves about 4 to 6 spoon twice a day can cure piles . {{Habit|Herb}}
Ashwagandha has a medicinal quality ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are alternate, simple, margins entire to cure many other diseases like :slightly wavy, broadly ovate, obovate or oblong, 30- 80 mm long and 20-50 mm broad}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
*'''Weakness in kids'''===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, '''Head ache''', '''Sleeplessness''', '''Low B.P''',... etcFlowering season is July-September}}
==common name=Fruit==={{Fruit|Oblong|5-8 mm|The fruit is a hairless spherical berry|Orange-red to red when ripe and enclosed by the enlarged calyx|-|Fruiting season is July-September}}
*'''English''' - Winter cherry*'''Kannada''' - ಅಶ್ವಗಂಧ * '''Hindi''' - असगंधा ===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Ashwagandhadi lehyam]]
* [[Ashwagandharishta]]
* [[Balashwagandhadi taila]]
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
 
==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|Cold areas}}.
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Amukkira (Tamil- அமுக்கிரா) (21775623692).jpg
Amukkuram (Malayalam- അമുക്കുരം) (21761211786).jpg
 
File:Withania somnifera kz03.jpg|Leaves
An image of Withania somnifera.JPG
 
File:Withania somnifera 04.jpg|Flower
Ashvagandha.jpg
 
File:Withania somnifera MHNT.BOT.2012.10.13.jpg|Fruits
 
</gallery>
 
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.cricketfundas.com/health-fundas/ashwagandha-chemical-constituents-uses-and-synonyms/ Chemical constituents"]</ref>
<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/w/withania-somnifera Common names]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://pza.sanbi.org/withania-somnifera Plant description]</ref>
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2014/06/22/ashwagandha-withania-somnifera-benefits-dose-side-effects/ Ayurvedic preparations]</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]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Solanaceae]]
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