A Study of Phytochemical Analysis and Pharmacological Activities of Withania somnifera

Premkumar, Nandini (2023) A Study of Phytochemical Analysis and Pharmacological Activities of Withania somnifera. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 15 (2). pp. 24-37. ISSN 2582-3698

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Abstract

Ashwagandha roots (Withania somnifera L. Dunal) have a history of utilization in Ayurveda to address conditions such as fever, asthma, arthritis, rheumatism, inflammation, tuberculosis, mental disorders, and male sexual issues. Through phytochemical analyses, it has been determined that the plant predominantly contains alkaloids (such as withanine, sominiferine, tropine, isopelletierine, and anaferine) and steroidal lactones (including withanolides A-Y, withaferine A, withasominiferols A-C, withanone, and sitoindosides) as the active compounds. These constituents and extracts exhibit various pharmacological effects, encompassing antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, antivenom, and anti-parkinsonian properties. This review provides an up-to-date overview of ashwagandha, focusing on its phytochemistry and pharmacology. The plant and numerous secondary metabolites have displayed efficacy in ameliorating diverse human ailments. Nonetheless, additional research is imperative to ascertain the precise mechanisms underlying their actions.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: ScienceOpen Library > Biological Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 13 Oct 2023 05:48
Last Modified: 07 Jun 2024 10:15
URI: http://scholar.researcherseuropeans.com/id/eprint/2225

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