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Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar.
24 mar 2023 · In recent years, there has been a significant surge in reports on the health-promoting benefits of winter cherry (Withania somnifera), also known as Ashwagandha. Its current research covers many aspects of human health, including neuroprotective, sedative and adaptogenic effects and effects on sleep.
In addition to sleep, ashwagandha is commonly promoted for stress and anxiety reduction and for cognitive disorders. Ashwagandha is rich in phytochemicals, including steroidal lactones (known as withanolides) and alkaloids.
10 paź 2023 · Withania somnifera (WS), which is known as Ashwagandha, is a plant in the Solanaceae family. Since ancient times it has been using for Ayurvedic medicines and to boost energy, lifespan health and disease prevention.
3 lip 2011 · Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera, fam. Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”. It is one of the most important herb of Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) used for millennia as a Rasayana for its wide ranging health benefits.
Ashwaganda, also spelled ashwagandha, is a member of the pepper family known as Withania somnifera. The small evergreen grows in the frost-free drier parts of western India, northern Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East.
17 kwi 2020 · The purpose of this study was to systematically review the scientific literature about the effects of supplementation with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), as well as to provide directions for clinical practice.
