[[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.
==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 medicines 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"/>
#==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 root of this herb has an adaptogen qualityleaves are alternate, simple, margins entire to slightly wavy, broadly ovate, obovate or oblong, which strengthens our immune system 30-80 mm long and controls anxiety.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===#This herb can be used in healing wounds {{Fruit|Oblong|5-8 mm|The fruit is a hairless spherical berry|Orange-red to red when ripe and joint pains.enclosed by the enlarged calyx|-|Fruiting season is July-September}} ===Other features=== #Consuming this herb as a dietary supplement can help us ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in fighting with 'insomania' which the herb is commonly called as 'sleeplessness'.used==* [[Ashwagandhadi lehyam]]* [[Ashwagandharishta]]* [[Balashwagandhadi taila]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> #It contains a various compounds which are collectively called as 'withanolides' which impedes ==Where to get the growth saplings====Mode of cancer cellsPropagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.#Due ==How to its anti-oxidant featuresplant/cultivate==A fairly easily grown plant, it can also be used 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 antiareas=={{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-aging and scalp therapies-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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