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[[File:ashwagandha.jpg|thumb|right|''Ashwagandha'']]'''AshwagandhaWithania somnifera''' is a herb which is being used to reduce stressin 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}}, ulcers{{Uses|Aphrodisiac}}. ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried folaige}}. ==Chemical Composition==The scientific 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"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn= ಅಂಗಾರ ಬೇರು Angara beru, 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"/> ==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=={{Habit|Herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{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"/> ===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, Flowering season is July-September}} ===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}} ===Other features=== ==List of this 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|LeavesAn 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]
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]'''Ashwagandha''' is herb which is being used in ayurvedic medicines since our ancient times. It has various health benefits and in Tridosha it plays major role in the regulation of 'vata dosha' which is one of the fundamental bioelement.[[Category:Solanaceae]]
