Withania somnifera is a multipurpose plant of immense therapeutic value and wide geographic distribution. It exhibits extensive phenotypic and chemical variability. Here we describe a sexual mechanism ...

Summary Withania somnifera produces pharmacologically important triterpenoid withanolides that are derived via phytosterol pathway; however, their biosynthesis and regulation remain to be elucidated.

Ashwagandha (Latin name: Withania somnifera) is an herbal medicine with a rich tradition. Its use dates back three millennia to the time the Ayurvedic practitioners in India began using it for people ...

Commonly known as Paneer dodi, the herb Withania coagulans has been used in traditional Indian medicine for many years now – among other things, it is claimed to help control diabetes. A new study ...

Not typically, but individual reactions to herbs may vary, and in some cases, ashwagandha might trigger or worsen anxiety. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) holds significant importance as a ...

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