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ABSTRACT

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is a plant of the Solanaceae family which is commonly known as Ashwagandha Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry. It is one of the ingredients of many ayurvedic formulations and general rejuvenators to increase energy, health, longevity and prevention of disease in athletes, elders and pregnancy. It is also used as a general energy-enhancing tonic known as Medha Rasayana which means that which promotes learning and good memory and in geriatric problems. The current study represents botanical information, medicinal applications, production and practices of Ashwagandha crop. There is a need for us to explore substitute, naturally accessible remedies for curing millions of people worldwide.

Keywords: Ashwagandha, Ginseng, Medicinal, Root, Withania somnifera L.

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Ashwagandha The Miracle Ginseng_compressed.pdf