The Journal of Plant Science Research - A UGC Care-Listed Journal
Published in Association with Forum For the Promotion of Plant Science Research
Current Volume: 42 (2026 )
ISSN: 0970-2539
e-ISSN: 0976-3880
Periodicity: Tri-annual
Month(s) of Publication: April, August & December
Subject: Botany
DOI: 10.32381/JPSR
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Withania somnifera: An important herb in Ayurveda and Indigenous Medicinal System
By : Gurpreet Kaur , Kamaljit Kaur , Ritesh Kaur
Page No: 209-222
Abstract
Withania somnifera is commonly known as ‘Ashwagandha’ and referred to as Indian Ginseng and is a member of family Solanaceae. Withania somnifera and its chemical components possess various toxicological and pharmacological properties including antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti-cancer and many antimicrobial activities. These properties strongly suggest a wide range use of Ashwagandha for clinical applications. This review will discuss the areas for which Ashwagandha has shown therapeutic and antimicrobial properties.
Authors :
Kamaljit Kaur, Gurpreet Kaur and Ritesh Kaur : Department of Biosciences, Asian Group of Colleges, Patiala, Punjab